#9C6949 Hex Color
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The hex color #9c6949 is a muted, warm orange with brown undertones and mellow lightness. Its grounded appearance supports optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food branding, sports graphics, autumn designs, or Halloween themes. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text with this hex code.
Questions about #9c6949
What is #9c6949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6949 is rgb(156, 105, 73), in HSL hsl(23, 36%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 53%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c6949?
Does #9c6949 look warm or cool?
#9c6949 reads as a warm color because its red value dominates the green and blue channels, producing a muted orange-brown appearance with earthy brown undertones rather than the blue or green cast associated with cooler shades.
Is #9c6949 readable on white or black?
#9c6949 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.