#9D6A2A Hex Color
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A muted, earthy orange with strong golden-brown undertones, #9d6a2a brings a mellow warmth to design projects. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, as its heavy saturation can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep teals or cool grays to balance its intensity. Because white text maintains a strong 4.6:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable for UI elements.
Questions about #9d6a2a
What is #9d6a2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d6a2a is rgb(157, 106, 42), in HSL hsl(33, 58%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 73%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9d6a2a for a balanced palette?
#9d6a2a works beautifully with deep teal or cool grays to balance its intense warmth. Because it is a saturated tone, using these cooler, darker hues helps ground the color without overwhelming your primary UI layout.
Is #9d6a2a readable on white or black?
#9d6a2a has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.