#9D7F6F Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a gray, ashy quality that pulls it into earthy territory. Because #9d7f6f is so desaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its warmth. With a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code is a practical choice for accessible body copy in modern branding.
Questions about #9d7f6f
What is #9d7f6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d7f6f is rgb(157, 127, 111), in HSL hsl(21, 19%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 29%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9d7f6f?
This muted orange benefits from high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate blue, which ground its ashy warmth. For a softer, monochromatic look, you can layer it with lighter beige or cream tones to maintain visual balance without overwhelming the design.
Is #9d7f6f readable on white or black?
#9d7f6f has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.