#9B662F Hex Color
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#9b662f is a mellow, unsaturated orange with brown undertones and a grounded, warm appearance. Its earthy energy suggests optimism, independence, and adventure, making it useful for food branding, outdoor sports, autumn graphics, and construction safety. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy; white text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #9b662f.
Questions about #9b662f
What is #9b662f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b662f is rgb(155, 102, 47), in HSL hsl(31, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 70%, 39%.
Does #9b662f look warm or cool?
#9b662f reads as warm because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, while its low saturation gives the shade a mellow, grounded character instead of a bright, fiery appearance.
What colors pair well with #9b662f?
Is #9b662f readable on white or black?
#9b662f has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.