#9C6644 Hex Color
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#9c6644 is a muted, earthy orange with strong brown undertones. It projects a grounded, vintage character rather than vivid energy. Because of its medium lightness, it works best as a supporting accent in branding rather than a dominant background. Pair it with cream or soft teal to balance its density. The hex code for this shade is #9c6644, which provides sufficient contrast for white text.
Questions about #9c6644
What is #9c6644 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6644 is rgb(156, 102, 68), in HSL hsl(23, 39%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 56%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #9c6644 for a balanced look?
#9c6644 works best when paired with neutrals like cream or off-white to lighten its density. For a more sophisticated palette, use teal or sage green to provide a cool, natural contrast that complements the warmth of the brown undertones.
Is #9c6644 readable on white or black?
#9c6644 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.