#9B7935 Hex Color
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The hex code #9b7935 is a muted, warm ochre with olive and earthy brown undertones. Its medium-dark lightness feels practical and grounded, while yellow adds energy and optimism. Use it as a supporting tone in outdoor or organic branding. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #9b7935
What is #9b7935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b7935 is rgb(155, 121, 53), in HSL hsl(40, 49%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 66%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b7935?
#9b7935 pairs well with charcoal, cream, navy, and muted terracotta because its warm, low-saturation ochre base supports dark structure and restrained earthy accents without becoming overly bright.
Is #9b7935 readable on white or black?
#9b7935 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.