#9D4016 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #9d4016 is a warm brown with restrained orange-red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, food, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream and navy. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #9d4016.
Questions about #9d4016
What is #9d4016 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d4016 is rgb(157, 64, 22), in HSL hsl(19, 75%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 86%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d4016?
#9d4016 pairs well with cream, navy, and muted blue-gray, which balance its dark orange-brown warmth. Use cream for a softer, readable combination, or navy for a more structured contrast in packaging, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #9d4016 warm or cool?
#9d4016 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries restrained orange-red undertones. Its low lightness keeps the warmth subdued, giving it a serious, grounded feel rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #9d4016 readable on white or black?
#9d4016 has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.