#9D6837 Hex Color
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An unsaturated, earthy orange, #9d6837 feels grounded and mellow. This hue works best as a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes rather than a dominant base, which can often look muddy. It pairs well with slate blue or sage green to cut the warmth. The hex code for this color is #9d6837, and it offers just enough contrast to support white text for readable copy.
Questions about #9d6837
What is #9d6837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d6837 is rgb(157, 104, 55), in HSL hsl(29, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 65%, 38%.
What color combinations work best with #9d6837?
Because #9d6837 acts as a warm, unsaturated neutral, it pairs beautifully with cooler tones like slate blue or sage green. Using these opposites balances the inherent warmth of the orange and prevents the overall design from feeling too heavy or monotonous.
Is #9d6837 readable on white or black?
#9d6837 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.