#9A693F Hex Color

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Muted and warmly grounded, #9a693f is an unsaturated orange-brown with earthy red and golden undertones. Its medium depth brings mellow optimism and creative energy without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in food packaging, autumn campaigns, or youth branding. The hex code #9a693f also supports white text at about 4.7:1 contrast.

Questions about #9a693f

What is #9a693f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a693f is rgb(154, 105, 63), in HSL hsl(28, 42%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 59%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a693f in a palette?
Pair #9a693f with charcoal for a grounded, readable scheme, or add navy for sharper contrast. Cream and muted gold can soften its warmth, while pale backgrounds keep the medium-dark tone from feeling heavy.
Is #9a693f readable on white or black?
#9a693f has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.