#9D6A4F Hex Color
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Reach for #9d6a4f when a design needs warmth without noise. This dusty, clay-like orange sits mid-dark on the scale, so it reads matte instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream surfaces or paired with deep teal, where a purer orange would shout. Black text holds 4.6:1 contrast on the hex code #9d6a4f, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #9d6a4f
What is #9d6a4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d6a4f is rgb(157, 106, 79), in HSL hsl(21, 33%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 50%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d6a4f?
Cream and warm off-whites keep #9d6a4f feeling earthy, while deep teal makes its warmth stand out. Navy also works when you want a calmer, more grounded palette.
Is #9d6a4f readable on white or black?
#9d6a4f has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.