#9C4C04 Hex Color
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This mellow, burnt orange brings a warm, reliable feeling to branding and packaging. Because it sits on the darker, less saturated side of the spectrum, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair #9c4c04 with cream or off-white tones for a vintage, artisan aesthetic. The hex code for this grounded, earthy shade is #9c4c04.
Questions about #9c4c04
What is #9c4c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c4c04 is rgb(156, 76, 4), in HSL hsl(28, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 97%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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How should #9c4c04 be used in branding?
Because #9c4c04 is a darker, less saturated tone, it serves better as an accent color rather than a primary background shade. It excels at drawing attention to buttons, icons, or specific call-to-action elements without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #9c4c04 readable on white or black?
#9c4c04 has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.