#9E5230 Hex Color

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This warm, unsaturated orange-brown brings a rustic, organic feel to design projects. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid appearing muddy. Pair #9e5230 with muted creams or soft teals for a balanced look. The hex code #9e5230 supports white text effectively, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy.

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What is #9e5230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9e5230 is rgb(158, 82, 48), in HSL hsl(19, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 70%, 38%.

What colors pair best with #9e5230?

This warm orange-brown pairs beautifully with cream or ivory to brighten the composition, or with muted teal to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. These combinations keep the rustic feel while preventing the design from looking too muddy or flat.

Is #9e5230 readable on white or black?

#9e5230 has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.

#9E5230 Hex Color

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