#9B775B Hex Color
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A muted, dusty orange with ashy undertones, #9b775b provides an understated alternative to common warm tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, this hex code functions best as a calm, matte background color. It offers 5.2:1 contrast against black text, comfortably passing WCAG AA standards for small body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest greens to ground its earthy character in branding or editorial layouts.
Questions about #9b775b
What is #9b775b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b775b is rgb(155, 119, 91), in HSL hsl(26, 26%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 41%, 39%.
What colors pair well with the #9b775b shade?
Because of its muted, earthy character, #9b775b works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or natural accents like forest green. These combinations help stabilize the warmth of the color, preventing it from appearing washed out in professional branding.
Is #9b775b readable on white or black?
#9b775b has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.