#9B7241 Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange offers a warm, earthy quality that avoids the neon intensity of standard hues. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy when applied too broadly. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a modern, grounded contrast. The hex code for this color is #9b7241, which provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #9b7241
What is #9b7241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b7241 is rgb(155, 114, 65), in HSL hsl(33, 41%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 58%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9b7241 in a color palette?
#9b7241 functions best as a supporting earth tone rather than a primary background color. To keep designs looking sharp, pair this unsaturated brown-orange with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate to provide a necessary grounding effect that prevents the overall composition from feeling muddy.
Is #9b7241 readable on white or black?
#9b7241 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.