#9D6140 Hex Color
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#9d6140 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, grounded finish. Its soft saturation supports optimism, independence, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn branding, or sports graphics, especially with cream and dark navy. The hex code #9d6140 also supports readable white body text.
Questions about #9d6140
What is #9d6140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d6140 is rgb(157, 97, 64), in HSL hsl(21, 42%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 59%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d6140?
#9d6140 pairs well with cream for a softer look, navy for stronger contrast, and muted olive or sage for an earthy palette that keeps its warm brown undertones visually balanced.
Does #9d6140 read as a warm or cool color?
#9d6140 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones rather than blue or gray. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth grounded, so it feels mellow and natural instead of bright or fiery.
Is #9d6140 readable on white or black?
#9d6140 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.