#97691F Hex Color
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Caramel with a pinch of mustard, #97691f is a muted orange that reads warm and earthy rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone in autumn and food branding, though it can turn muddy as a dominant base. It pairs well with deep teal, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #97691f
What is #97691f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97691f is rgb(151, 105, 31), in HSL hsl(37, 66%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 79%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #97691f?
Deep teal gives #97691f its strongest contrast, while cream softens it for warmer layouts. Charcoal works as a neutral that will not wash out its muted, earthy character. Avoid bright oranges nearby, they make this shade look dull.
Is #97691f readable on white or black?
#97691f has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.