#9C6448 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #9c6448 is a warm, dusty orange with brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow depth suggests subtlety and understated optimism, while fitting autumn, food, construction, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, navy, or charcoal. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #9c6448.
Questions about #9c6448
What is #9c6448 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6448 is rgb(156, 100, 72), in HSL hsl(20, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 54%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c6448?
Is #9c6448 warm or cool?
#9c6448 reads as a warm color because its orange base and brown undertones create an earthy, sun-baked impression. Its low saturation softens that warmth, making it feel restrained rather than bright, energetic, or strongly orange.
Is #9c6448 readable on white or black?
#9c6448 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.