#9B5838 Hex Color
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Rust with a soft, earthy edge. #9b5838 is low in saturation, so it reads mellow and warm, closer to clay or cinnamon than bright orange. White text clears AA on top of it at about 5.5:1, which makes the hex code a solid pick for buttons and headers. Pair it with cream or deep teal for balance.
Questions about #9b5838
What is #9b5838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5838 is rgb(155, 88, 56), in HSL hsl(19, 47%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 64%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b5838?
Cream, warm beige, and deep teal balance #9b5838 without competing with its muted warmth. For contrast, try pairing it with charcoal or dark navy in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #9b5838 readable on white or black?
#9b5838 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.