#C3963F Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and aged brass, this mellow yellow carries a warm, brownish undertone. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which makes #c3963f better as a supporting tone or accent than a full background, where it can turn muddy. Black text on it clears WCAG AA with room to spare. It flatters deep teal and charcoal more than plain white.
Questions about #c3963f
What is #c3963f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3963f is rgb(195, 150, 63), in HSL hsl(40, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 68%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #c3963f?
Deep teal and charcoal make #c3963f read richer, while cream keeps it soft and earthy. Skip pairing it with bright white, which washes out its warm undertone.
Is #c3963f readable on white or black?
#c3963f has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.