#9E5F3A Hex Color
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#9e5f3a is a muted rust orange with strong brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works better as a supporting tone or leather-like accent than a bold centerpiece. Pair it with sage green or cream to bring out its warmth. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast on this hex code, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #9e5f3a
What is #9e5f3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5f3a is rgb(158, 95, 58), in HSL hsl(22, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 63%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e5f3a?
Cream, sage green, and deep teal all flatter #9e5f3a, and an off-black ink sharpens it for print layouts. Skip bright whites and neon tones, since they wash out its muted warmth.
Can white text sit on #9e5f3a?
Yes. White text on #9e5f3a hits about 5.1:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. That makes it safe for buttons, labels, and small type.
Is #9e5f3a readable on white or black?
#9e5f3a has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.