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#915036 color code is #915036. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #915036.

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#915036 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #915036 is 0.1202. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.17:1 against white and 3.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#915036 on white6.17:1AA
The quick brown fox
#915036 on black3.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9150366.17:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9150363.40:1AA Large

#915036 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #915036?+
The hex code for #915036 is #915036. In RGB it's rgb(145, 80, 54), and in HSL it's hsl(17, 46%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #915036?+
#915036 in RGB is (145, 80, 54). Written in CSS: rgb(145, 80, 54).
What is the CMYK value of #915036?+
#915036 converts to CMYK(0%, 45%, 63%, 43%) for print. Hex equivalent is #915036.
Is #915036 a warm or cool color?+
#915036 (#915036) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 17° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #915036 belong to?+
#915036 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 17°, 46%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #915036 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#915036 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.17:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #915036?+
The nearest Pantone match for #915036 (#915036) is 4012 C Cinnamon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #915036 in design

Practical guidance for using #915036 (#915036) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #915036 (#915036) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #915036 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #915036 (#915036) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#915036 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #915036 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#915036 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.