#9E6347 Hex Color
A mellow, grounded autumn orange
Muted and warm, #9e6347 is an earthy orange with low saturation and a mellow, grounded finish. Its soft brown undertones support autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, and youth-focused designs without feeling loud. Use the hex code #9e6347 as a supporting tone with navy or cream; white text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #9e6347
What is #9e6347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e6347 is rgb(158, 99, 71), in HSL hsl(19, 38%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 55%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e6347?
Navy and cream pair especially well with #9e6347, balancing its muted warmth with cool depth and light contrast. Charcoal also works for grounded layouts, while soft white keeps the palette approachable.
Is #9e6347 a warm or cool color?
#9e6347 reads as a warm color because its orange base and soft brown undertones create an earthy, sunbaked impression. Its low saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than bright, making it comfortable for backgrounds, accents, and autumn-focused palettes.
Is #9e6347 readable on white or black?
#9e6347 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.