#9C6207 Hex Color
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A robust, muted brown with strong orange undertones, #9c6207 evokes the warmth of autumn and rustic materials. Because of its intense saturation, it works best as a primary branding element or an accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to balance its density. The hex code for this earthy, reliable shade is #9c6207.
Questions about #9c6207
What is #9c6207 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6207 is rgb(156, 98, 7), in HSL hsl(37, 91%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 96%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #9c6207?
Is #9c6207 suitable for large blocks of text?
This color is likely too dark and saturated for comfortable long-form reading, as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. If you want to use #9c6207 for text, ensure it is set against a very light background and keep the font weight bold.
Is #9c6207 readable on white or black?
#9c6207 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.