#9B5421 Hex Color
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#9b5421 is a muted, medium-dark orange with earthy brown undertones and a warm, mellow finish. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and comfort, while its darker value adds strength and a vintage feel. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or sage in food, artisan, and autumn branding. White text meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #9b5421.
Questions about #9b5421
What is #9b5421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5421 is rgb(155, 84, 33), in HSL hsl(25, 65%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 79%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b5421?
What mood does #9b5421 create?
#9b5421 creates a warm, dependable mood with muted orange energy, earthy brown depth, and a vintage feel. Its restrained saturation works well for artisan packaging, food branding, autumn themes, and supporting accents that should feel comfortable rather than loud.
Is #9b5421 readable on white or black?
#9b5421 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.