#958565 Color Information

Hex color code: #958565

#958565 is a understated orange color. In RGB it is (149, 133, 101), and in HSL it is (40°, 19%, 49%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray
HEX
#958565
RGB
149, 133, 101
HSL
40°, 19%, 49%
CMYK
0%, 11%, 32%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #958565;
background-color: #958565;
border-color: #958565;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #958565;
border: 2px solid #958565;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#958565]
text-[#958565]
border-[#958565]
shadow-[0_0_10px_958565]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #958565, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #958565; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #958565; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #958565; background-color: #95856515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #95856520; border-left: 4px solid #958565; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #958565; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #958565 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 133, 101

Red: 149 / Green: 133 / Blue: 101

HSL

40°, 19%, 49%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 32%, 42%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 32% / Key: 42%

What color is #958565?

#958565 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #958565 to RGB:

rgb(149, 133, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #958565 to HSL:

hsl(40, 19%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #958565 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 32%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral orange tone, #958565 has RGB (149, 133, 101) and HSL (40°, 19%, 49%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #958565 is #657595, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #956D65.

Use #958565 in CSS: color: #958565 or background-color: #958565. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #958565

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.82:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #958565?

#958565 is a neutral orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #958565?

#958565 in RGB is (149, 133, 101) - 149 red, 133 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #958565 in CSS?

Use #958565 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #958565?

#657595 (complementary), #956D65 (analogous), and #675C46 (lighter shade) work well with #958565.