#9E4F0D Hex Color
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This muted, warm brown carries a distinct amber undertone that feels grounded and reliable. Because #9e4f0d leans desaturated, it avoids the intensity of brighter oranges, making it an excellent choice for textured, vintage, or artisan brand identities. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a full background to maintain legibility. White text provides strong contrast against this shade, ensuring your messaging remains readable and clear.
Questions about #9e4f0d
What is #9e4f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e4f0d is rgb(158, 79, 13), in HSL hsl(27, 85%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 92%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e4f0d?
Is #9e4f0d suitable for text?
While #9e4f0d is excellent for headings or accents, it should generally be avoided for body text. Its medium-dark tone creates accessibility challenges unless placed against a very light background, such as off-white, to maintain the required contrast ratios for readability.
Is #9e4f0d readable on white or black?
#9e4f0d has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.