#9A7C6C Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #9a7c6c is a dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained warmth suits supporting elements, autumn palettes, food packaging, and safety graphics without feeling loud. Use it beside cream or navy, rather than as a full page background, where its midtone can feel muddy. The hex code #9a7c6c also supports black text at about 5.5:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9a7c6c
What is #9a7c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a7c6c is rgb(154, 124, 108), in HSL hsl(21, 19%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 30%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a7c6c?
#9a7c6c pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, which sharpen its dusty warmth without making the palette feel bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside darker accents or soft neutrals for balanced editorial, packaging, and autumn designs.
Is #9a7c6c readable on white or black?
#9a7c6c has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.