#9B7056 Hex Color
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#9b7056 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to supporting elements, autumn palettes, food packaging, and construction themes. Use it with dark navy or cream, since it can look muddy against bright white. Black text achieves about 4.8:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #9b7056.
Questions about #9b7056
What is #9b7056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b7056 is rgb(155, 112, 86), in HSL hsl(23, 29%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 45%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b7056?
Is #9b7056 warm or cool?
#9b7056 reads as warm because its muted orange base is shaped by brown undertones, while its low saturation softens that warmth into a dusty, settled mood rather than the bright energy associated with vivid orange.
Is #9b7056 readable on white or black?
#9b7056 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.