#9D5A17 Hex Color
Muted burnt orange with earthy weight
Not a bright pumpkin orange, #9d5a17 leans toward burnt sienna with a muted, earthy weight. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works as a dominant base in autumn palettes, coffee branding, and craft packaging. It can turn muddy next to pure white, so reach for cream or deep teal instead. White text on this hex code passes AA at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #9d5a17
What is #9d5a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d5a17 is rgb(157, 90, 23), in HSL hsl(30, 74%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 85%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d5a17?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal balance #9d5a17 well. Its muted warmth also flatters olive and denim blue in rustic or vintage palettes.
Is #9d5a17 readable on white or black?
#9d5a17 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.