#9C5B31 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta has a warm, earthy weight that feels grounded and reliable. It pairs well with slate blues or cream to keep from feeling too heavy in large areas. Because the hex code #9c5b31 offers decent contrast, white text remains legible even at smaller sizes. Use it as a supporting tone in artisan branding rather than a dominant background to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #9c5b31
What is #9c5b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5b31 is rgb(156, 91, 49), in HSL hsl(24, 52%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 69%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c5b31?
Is #9c5b31 suitable for body text?
Yes, the hex color #9c5b31 offers sufficient contrast against white or very pale backgrounds to remain legible for body text. However, avoid using it on medium-toned backgrounds where the lack of value contrast might cause the letters to appear muddy or blurry.
Is #9c5b31 readable on white or black?
#9c5b31 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.