#9B7F62 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange offers a subdued warmth that feels grounded and approachable. Because #9b7f62 is highly unsaturated, it works best as a neutral backdrop rather than a bright accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent the shade from appearing muddy. With a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, the hex code provides excellent readability for small black text, making it a functional choice for UI elements.
Questions about #9b7f62
What is #9b7f62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b7f62 is rgb(155, 127, 98), in HSL hsl(31, 23%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 37%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b7f62?
This muted orange balances beautifully against deep charcoal or slate blue, which prevents the shade from appearing muddy in your designs. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also works well with creamy off-whites or soft forest greens for a balanced, natural palette.
Is #9b7f62 a warm or cool color?
#9b7f62 is definitively a warm, earthy tone that brings a sense of approachability and comfort to a layout. Its warmth stems from the underlying orange pigment, though the high desaturation keeps the hue from feeling too vibrant or energetic.
Is #9b7f62 readable on white or black?
#9b7f62 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.