#9C6C3C Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9c6c3c is a mellow orange with brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its grounded warmth suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused branding, pairing it with cream or dark navy. The hex code #9c6c3c supports readable small black text at about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9c6c3c
What is #9c6c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6c3c is rgb(156, 108, 60), in HSL hsl(30, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 62%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c6c3c?
Is #9c6c3c a warm or cool color?
#9c6c3c reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, creating an earthy, mellow character that feels grounded and approachable rather than bright, fiery, or strongly saturated. It works well when a palette needs grounded energy.
Is #9c6c3c readable on white or black?
#9c6c3c has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.