#9E4205 Hex Color
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#9e4205 is a dark, muted brown with warm orange undertones and a grounded, serious mood. It suggests depth and reliability, while its low lightness can also feel lonely or gloomy. Use it as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, or organic branding. The hex code for this color is #9e4205, and white text provides about 6.5:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #9e4205
What is #9e4205 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e4205 is rgb(158, 66, 5), in HSL hsl(24, 94%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 97%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e4205?
Is #9e4205 a warm or cool color?
#9e4205 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable orange undertones. Its low lightness tempers that warmth, giving the shade a serious, earthy character rather than the lively appearance of a bright orange.
Is #9e4205 readable on white or black?
#9e4205 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.