#9C5734 Hex Color
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The color #9c5734 is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm red undertones and an earthy, mellow finish. Its grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, artisan, organic, autumn, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream, navy, or sage. The hex code #9c5734 supports clear white text at about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9c5734
What is #9c5734 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5734 is rgb(156, 87, 52), in HSL hsl(20, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 67%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c5734?
Does #9c5734 read as warm or cool?
The hex color #9c5734 reads as warm because its muted orange-brown base carries noticeable red and orange undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded presence instead of a cool or lively appearance.
Is #9c5734 readable on white or black?
#9c5734 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.