#9B6D58 Hex Color
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Think of weathered clay: orange toned down with a layer of gray dust. The hex code #9b6d58 is warm but muted, so it reads earthy instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone, flanking cream or navy, and black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast. Suits autumn palettes and calm branding.
Questions about #9b6d58
What is #9b6d58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b6d58 is rgb(155, 109, 88), in HSL hsl(19, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 43%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b6d58?
Cream, deep navy, and muted sage all flatter #9b6d58 because its low saturation lets stronger tones carry the palette. Try it as a mid-tone between warm neutrals and charcoal accents.
Is #9b6d58 readable on white or black?
#9b6d58 has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.