#9C763B Hex Color
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This muted, warm ochre carries a grounded, earthy quality. Because it is desaturated, it avoids the harshness found in brighter oranges. The hex code for this color is #9c763b. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. Black text remains perfectly legible against this shade, easily meeting accessibility standards with a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9c763b
What is #9c763b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c763b is rgb(156, 118, 59), in HSL hsl(36, 45%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 62%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9c763b in my design?
Use #9c763b primarily as an accent or secondary color rather than a large background. Its muted, earthy nature grounds a palette without dominating, and it pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft off-white text to maintain high readability.
Is #9c763b readable on white or black?
#9c763b has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.