#9C6217 Hex Color
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#9c6217 is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm golden undertones. Its restrained saturation creates a grounded, reliable feel for coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, and autumn branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or accent beside cream and dark navy. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast on #9c6217, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9c6217
What is #9c6217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6217 is rgb(156, 98, 23), in HSL hsl(34, 74%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 85%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c6217?
Is #9c6217 a warm or cool color?
#9c6217 reads as a warm color because its orange-brown base carries golden undertones rather than blue or green bias. Its muted saturation keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel grounded and dependable instead of bright or energetic.
Is #9c6217 readable on white or black?
#9c6217 has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.