#9C7558 Hex Color
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#9c7558 is a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, understated feel, suited to autumn palettes, food packaging, and supporting brand elements. Use the hex code #9c7558 as a warm secondary tone, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast here.
Questions about #9c7558
What is #9c7558 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c7558 is rgb(156, 117, 88), in HSL hsl(26, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 44%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #9c7558?
Where does #9c7558 work best in a palette?
#9c7558 works best as a supporting tone or warm secondary base, especially in autumn themes, food and beverage packaging, and editorial layouts. Its medium lightness makes it less effective for fine pale text or expansive backgrounds beside white.
Is #9c7558 readable on white or black?
#9c7558 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.