#976D54 Hex Color
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Warm and heavily muted, #976d54 is a dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and a matte finish. Its mellow character suggests understated optimism, creativity, and independence. This hex code works as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, or youth-focused designs. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #976d54
What is #976d54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #976d54 is rgb(151, 109, 84), in HSL hsl(22, 29%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 44%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #976d54?
Is #976d54 a warm or cool color?
#976d54 reads as warm because its base is a muted orange, while ashy brown undertones temper the heat and keep it understated. That balance makes it useful for earthy, relaxed layouts rather than bright, energetic ones.
Is #976d54 readable on white or black?
#976d54 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.