#9C6318 Hex Color

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#9c6318 is a warm, muted orange-brown with moderate darkness and subdued saturation. Its earthy undertones suggest comfort, reliability, and autumn warmth, while the orange base adds energy and creative character. Use it as a supporting brand tone for coffee, artisan food, agriculture, or vintage work. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #9c6318.

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What is #9c6318 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9c6318 is rgb(156, 99, 24), in HSL hsl(34, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 85%, 39%.

What colors pair well with #9c6318?

#9c6318 pairs well with navy, cream, and muted sage, since cooler or softened partners balance its warm, earthy orange without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright in print and digital work. Use navy for stronger contrast and sage for an organic feel.

Is #9c6318 readable on white or black?

#9c6318 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.

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