#9C6434 Hex Color
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#9c6434 is a muted, warm orange with brown undertones and a mellow, grounded character. It brings practical optimism to autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, navy, or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code is #9c6434, and white text provides about 4.9:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #9c6434
What is #9c6434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6434 is rgb(156, 100, 52), in HSL hsl(28, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 67%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c6434?
Why does #9c6434 read as a warm color?
#9c6434 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow character that suits autumn themes, natural-feeling layouts, and supporting accents more than expansive backgrounds.
Is #9c6434 readable on white or black?
#9c6434 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.