#9E5620 Hex Color
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The hex code #9e5620 is a muted, warm orange-brown with earthy red undertones and moderate darkness. Its mellow character suits autumn, coffee, chocolate, artisan, and vintage branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy, since large areas can read heavy. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9e5620
What is #9e5620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5620 is rgb(158, 86, 32), in HSL hsl(26, 66%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 80%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e5620?
Is #9e5620 readable on white or black?
#9e5620 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.