#9C7B65 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in the warm, earthy spectrum. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a calming background or a grounding neutral rather than a primary accent. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code for this color is #9c7b65. Since it offers sufficient contrast, standard black text remains readable and professional when placed on top.
Questions about #9c7b65
What is #9c7b65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c7b65 is rgb(156, 123, 101), in HSL hsl(24, 22%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 35%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c7b65?
This muted earth tone works best alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor the color without overwhelming its subtle warmth. You can also pair it with soft creams or desaturated sage greens for a balanced, organic palette.
Is #9c7b65 readable on white or black?
#9c7b65 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.