#995A30 Hex Color
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This unsaturated brown feels stable and grounded. It sits comfortably in autumn palettes or vintage branding. Because white text provides sufficient contrast for readability, designers can use this as a primary background for interfaces. Pair #995a30 with muted creams or bright teals to prevent it from looking muddy. The hex code #995a30 anchors design work with reliable, warm undertones.
Questions about #995a30
What is #995a30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #995a30 is rgb(153, 90, 48), in HSL hsl(24, 52%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 69%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #995a30?
Pair #995a30 with muted creams or soft off-whites to let its warm, earthy undertones shine without appearing muddy. For a more modern, high-contrast look, incorporate deep teal accents, which provide a balanced complementary shift against this grounded brown.
Is #995a30 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, #995a30 functions effectively as a background for interfaces when paired with white or very light text, provided the text weight is sufficient for accessibility. Its mid-tone depth ensures that high-contrast white text remains readable while avoiding the harshness of darker browns.
Is #995a30 readable on white or black?
#995a30 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.