#9B6737 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9b6737 is a mellow orange with brown undertones and moderate saturation. Its earthy depth supports autumn, food, construction safety, and youth-focused branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy, with white text for accessible small body copy. The hex code for this orange is #9b6737.
Questions about #9b6737
What is #9b6737 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b6737 is rgb(155, 103, 55), in HSL hsl(29, 48%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 65%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b6737?
Cream and dark navy pair well with #9b6737, balancing its warm brown-orange base with a light surface and a cooler anchor for layouts that need earthy character without becoming visually heavy. Use navy for headings or borders, and cream for spacious backgrounds.
Where does #9b6737 work well?
#9b6737 works well as a warm supporting tone in autumn-inspired layouts, food packaging, construction safety visuals, and youth-focused branding, especially when a design needs earthy energy without the intensity of a bright orange.
Is #9b6737 readable on white or black?
#9b6737 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.