#9A5F2C Hex Color
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#9a5f2c is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm red and golden undertones, rather than vivid orange. Its mellow saturation feels grounded and dependable, making it a strong supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, organic, and autumn branding. It pairs well with cream or dark navy. White text provides about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #9a5f2c.
Questions about #9a5f2c
What is #9a5f2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a5f2c is rgb(154, 95, 44), in HSL hsl(28, 56%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 71%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a5f2c?
#9a5f2c pairs well with cream, navy, and muted earth tones, which balance its warm orange-brown base without competing with its mellow saturation; use cream for a softer palette and navy for stronger contrast.
What mood does #9a5f2c convey?
#9a5f2c feels grounded and dependable because its muted saturation and warm red-gold undertones soften the intensity of bright orange, making it suitable for coffee, chocolate, artisan, organic, and autumn-inspired designs.
Does #9a5f2c work with white text?
White text on #9a5f2c provides about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text and making it practical for readable buttons, labels, and headings when the surrounding design remains clear.
Is #9a5f2c readable on white or black?
#9a5f2c has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.