#9E642C Hex Color
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#9e642c is a muted brownish orange with warm, earthy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow where brighter oranges shout, making it a solid choice for autumn branding, food packaging, and Halloween palettes. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, where it can read muddy. The hex code #9e642c has enough contrast to carry white body text.
Questions about #9e642c
What is #9e642c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e642c is rgb(158, 100, 44), in HSL hsl(29, 56%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 72%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e642c?
#9e642c pairs well with cream, deep teal, and charcoal, which pull out its warm brown undertones. Avoid placing it next to bright oranges, where it reads muddy.
Is #9e642c readable on white or black?
#9e642c has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.