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#96845A color code is #96845A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #96845a.

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#96845A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #96845A is 0.2372. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.66:1 against white and 5.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#96845A on white3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#96845A on black5.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #96845A3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #96845A5.74:1AA

#96845A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #96845A?+
The hex code for #96845A is #96845A. In RGB it's rgb(150, 132, 90), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 25%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #96845A?+
#96845A in RGB is (150, 132, 90). Written in CSS: rgb(150, 132, 90).
What is the CMYK value of #96845A?+
#96845A converts to CMYK(0%, 12%, 40%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #96845A.
Is #96845a a warm or cool color?+
#96845A (#96845A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #96845a belong to?+
#96845A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 25%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #96845a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#96845A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.66:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #96845a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #96845A (#96845A) is 455 C Pantone 455 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #96845A in design

Practical guidance for using #96845a (#96845A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#96845A (#96845A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #96845A (#96845A) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#96845A 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 — #96845a 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

#96845A 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.