#9A7021 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #9a7021 sits between mustard and bronze, reading earthy rather than bright. Its low saturation suits autumn palettes, food branding, and sports graphics where a loud orange would overwhelm. Use it as a supporting tone with deep teal or charcoal. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #9a7021
What is #9a7021 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a7021 is rgb(154, 112, 33), in HSL hsl(39, 65%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 79%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a7021?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make this muted orange feel richer, while cream softens it. Skip bright whites and pure yellows, which wash out its bronze undertones.
Is #9a7021 readable on white or black?
#9a7021 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.