#9B7D65 Hex Color
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#9b7d65 is a muted, ashy orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, understated mood suited to autumn themes, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone with navy or cream, since large areas can feel muddy. Black text has about 5.5:1 contrast, and the hex code is #9b7d65.
Questions about #9b7d65
What is #9b7d65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b7d65 is rgb(155, 125, 101), in HSL hsl(27, 21%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b7d65?
The muted warmth of #9b7d65 pairs well with navy for contrast, cream for a softer palette, and charcoal for grounded text or accents. These combinations preserve its understated, matte character without making the palette feel dull.
Where does #9b7d65 work best?
Use #9b7d65 as a secondary color in autumn-themed layouts, food packaging, and supporting UI elements, where its matte, dusty orange character adds warmth without demanding attention. It is especially effective beside cream or navy.
Is #9b7d65 readable on white or black?
#9b7d65 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.