#9A4421 Hex Color
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This muted, warm brown carries a serious tone, ideal for vintage design palettes as an accent or secondary color. Because it offers a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains readability even in smaller type sizes. Use the hex code #9a4421 sparingly, as its dense, dim quality may dominate lighter interfaces if used too heavily as a primary base.
Questions about #9a4421
What is #9a4421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a4421 is rgb(154, 68, 33), in HSL hsl(17, 65%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 79%, 40%.
How should I use #9a4421 in a design interface?
Because of its dense, dim quality, #9a4421 functions best as a secondary accent rather than a primary base. It grounds lighter, airy interfaces and provides a strong, readable anchor against white backgrounds when used for call-to-action buttons or highlights.
What colors pair well with #9a4421?
Is #9a4421 readable on white or black?
#9a4421 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.