#97685C Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #97685c is a dusty reddish brown with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte character suits supporting elements, food packaging, romantic branding, and caution accents without feeling loud. Pair the hex code #97685c with deep navy or cream, and use white text for readable body copy at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #97685c
What is #97685c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97685c is rgb(151, 104, 92), in HSL hsl(12, 24%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 39%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #97685c?
Deep navy and cream pair especially well with #97685c, balancing its dusty red-brown warmth with strong depth and clean lightness while preserving its muted, matte character for a calm, refined palette.
Is #97685c a warm or cool color?
#97685c reads as a warm, muted reddish brown because its red and brown base outweighs its ashy undertone, giving designs a grounded feel without the intensity of a brighter terracotta or red shade.
Is #97685c readable on white or black?
#97685c has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.