#9C6C52 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly desaturated, #9c6c52 works best as a supporting background or a textural element rather than a primary brand color. It pairs elegantly with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for autumn-themed UI design or muted editorial layouts.
Questions about #9c6c52
What is #9c6c52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6c52 is rgb(156, 108, 82), in HSL hsl(21, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 47%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #9c6c52 readable on white or black?
#9c6c52 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.