#9C3404 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this reddish brown carries a smoldering warmth despite its low lightness. The hex code #9c3404 works as a dominant base in moody layouts, since white text hits about 7.2:1 contrast against it. Pair it with sage or dusty teal to keep its earthiness from going flat. At large sizes it can read muddy, so keep supporting accents crisp.
Questions about #9c3404
What is #9c3404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c3404 is rgb(156, 52, 4), in HSL hsl(19, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 97%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c3404?
Sage green, dusty teal, and cream all balance the warmth of #9c3404 without clashing. Muted blues cool it down, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded and serious.
Is #9c3404 readable on white or black?
#9c3404 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.