#9A4327 Hex Color
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#9a4327 is a dark, muted red with brown undertones, closer to dried clay than open flame. Its low saturation keeps the mood heavy and warm, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters cream and deep teal better than bright white. White text reads clearly on top at roughly 6.5:1, which clears AA for body copy.
Questions about #9a4327
What is #9a4327 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a4327 is rgb(154, 67, 39), in HSL hsl(15, 60%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 75%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a4327?
Cream, deep teal, and sage green all bring out the warm brown undertones in #9a4327. Pair it with charcoal for a grounded, moody palette, or keep it as an accent against off-white.
Is #9a4327 readable on white or black?
#9a4327 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.