#993800 Hex Color
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Dark and fairly saturated, #993800 is a warm brown with a red-orange undertone and a dim, grounded presence. Its serious, resilient mood suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, artisan brands, and vintage layouts. Use the hex code as a strong supporting tone or accent, since broad applications can feel heavy. White text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #993800
What is #993800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #993800 is rgb(153, 56, 0), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 100%, 40%.
Which colors pair well with #993800?
#993800 pairs well with charcoal, muted cream, dusty blue, and aged brass, which balance its warm red-orange undertone without making the palette overly bright, while cream supports readable type and dusty blue adds restrained contrast.
Where does #993800 work best in a design?
#993800 works best as a supporting tone, dark panel color, or selective accent in coffee, chocolate, tobacco, alcohol, agriculture, and artisan branding, where its low lightness creates a serious, reliable mood without overwhelming the full composition. It can feel muddy across large areas beside other dark neutrals.
Is #993800 readable on white or black?
#993800 has a 7.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.