What color is #956232?

#956232 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(149, 98, 50), and in HSL hsl(29, 50%, 39%).

Is #956232 accessible as text?

On white, #956232 has a contrast ratio of 5.16:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.07:1 (fails). For text placed on #956232, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #956232?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #956232?

#956232 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #326595. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #956232 below.

Is #956232 good for buttons?

#956232 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #956232 — black text only reaches 4.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #956232 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #956232 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#956232 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #956232

Not just a swatch — here's how #956232 works with other colors. Named schemes with #956232 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #956232 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Raw Umber as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #956232 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 Secondary #3B3833

Raw Umber anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #956232 Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

Raw Umber plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #956232 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Raw Umber holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #956232 Secondary #A89585 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Raw Umber is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Raw Umber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #956232 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 77/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 45/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 97/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 52/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 25/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #956232

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People also use #956232 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE0D5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #958332 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #956232 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #956232;
  --color-base-rgb: 149 98 50;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(54.1% 0.092 62.0);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE0;
  --color-200: #EBD6C2;
  --color-300: #D8B797;
  --color-400: #C29870;
  --color-500: #A6794E;
  --color-600: #806042;
  --color-700: #5C4733;
  --color-800: #3C3024;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE0',
    200: '#EBD6C2',
    300: '#D8B797',
    400: '#C29870',
    500: '#A6794E',
    600: '#806042',
    700: '#5C4733',
    800: '#3C3024',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #956232;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE0;
$base-200: #EBD6C2;
$base-300: #D8B797;
$base-400: #C29870;
$base-500: #A6794E;
$base-600: #806042;
$base-700: #5C4733;
$base-800: #3C3024;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #774E28;
$base-subtle: #E2D0BF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#956232",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD6C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8B797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C29870",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A6794E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#806042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #956232

Color Lab

Pairs with #956232

UI roles & guardrails

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