#9A651E Hex Color
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The hex code #9a651e produces a muted, warm orange-brown with low saturation and medium-dark lightness. Its mellow character supports autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Use this color as a supporting tone with cream or navy for grounded energy. White text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9a651e
What is #9a651e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a651e is rgb(154, 101, 30), in HSL hsl(34, 67%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 81%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a651e?
#9a651e pairs well with cream, white, and navy, which balance its warm orange-brown base; muted olive or burgundy can create a richer autumn palette without competing with its mellow saturation.
Does #9a651e look warm or cool?
#9a651e reads as a warm color because its orange-brown hue carries more red and yellow than blue; low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a grounded, mellow appearance rather than a bright or fiery look.
Is #9a651e readable on white or black?
#9a651e has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.