#9E5125 Hex Color
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#9e5125 is a warm, mellow orange-brown with muted saturation and moderate depth. This hex code feels grounded yet upbeat, with a handmade character suited to coffee, chocolate, craft, autumn, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, since its earthy depth can feel heavy across large backgrounds. White text has about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio here, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #9e5125
What is #9e5125 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5125 is rgb(158, 81, 37), in HSL hsl(22, 62%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 77%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e5125?
Cream, warm white, charcoal, and muted olive pair well with #9e5125, balancing its earthy orange-brown base while keeping food, craft, and seasonal palettes from feeling overly rustic or heavy in finished layouts.
Why does #9e5125 read as a warm color?
#9e5125 reads warm because its red-orange hue and low lightness create a grounded impression, while its muted saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright, sharp, or citrusy in visual layouts.
Is #9e5125 readable on white or black?
#9e5125 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.