What color is #966331?

#966331 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(150, 99, 49), and in HSL hsl(30, 51%, 39%).

Is #966331 accessible as text?

On white, #966331 has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.13:1 (fails). For text placed on #966331, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #966331?

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

What colors go well with #966331?

#966331 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #316396. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #966331 below.

Is #966331 good for buttons?

#966331 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #966331 — black text only reaches 4.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #966331 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #966331 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#966331 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #966331

Not just a swatch — here's how #966331 works with other colors. Named schemes with #966331 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #966331 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 #966331 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 #966331 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #966331 Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602033 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Raw Umber sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #966331 Secondary #A99685 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 #966331 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 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 96/100

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 28/100

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 #966331

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People also use #966331 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE0D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #968531 — 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 #966331 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #966331;
  --color-base-rgb: 150 99 49;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(54.4% 0.093 63.0);
  --color-50: #FCF7F3;
  --color-100: #F6EBE0;
  --color-200: #EBD6C1;
  --color-300: #D9B897;
  --color-400: #C3996F;
  --color-500: #A77A4E;
  --color-600: #816141;
  --color-700: #5C4733;
  --color-800: #3D3024;
  --color-900: #261F18;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  raw-umber: {
    50: '#FCF7F3',
    100: '#F6EBE0',
    200: '#EBD6C1',
    300: '#D9B897',
    400: '#C3996F',
    500: '#A77A4E',
    600: '#816141',
    700: '#5C4733',
    800: '#3D3024',
    900: '#261F18',
  },
}

$base: #966331;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF7F3;
$base-100: #F6EBE0;
$base-200: #EBD6C1;
$base-300: #D9B897;
$base-400: #C3996F;
$base-500: #A77A4E;
$base-600: #816141;
$base-700: #5C4733;
$base-800: #3D3024;
$base-900: #261F18;
$base-hover: #785027;
$base-subtle: #E2D0BE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#966331",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6EBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBD6C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9B897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C3996F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A77A4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#816141",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C4733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D3024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261F18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #966331

Color Lab

Pairs with #966331

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