#9B4411 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #9b4411 has warm red-orange undertones and a mellow, earthy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while restrained saturation keeps it from feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in food, coffee, artisan, or vintage branding, paired with cream. The hex code #9b4411 supports clear white text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #9b4411
What is #9b4411 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b4411 is rgb(155, 68, 17), in HSL hsl(22, 80%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 89%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b4411?
Cream softens #9b4411, while charcoal adds grounded neutral contrast; muted sage or dusty blue can provide cooler balance without overpowering its warm red-orange undertones. Use cream for backgrounds and darker neutrals for text or borders.
Is #9b4411 readable on white or black?
#9b4411 has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.