#9E653F Hex Color
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#9e653f is a muted, medium-dark orange with brown undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its warmth suggests optimism and independence without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use the hex code for autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, sports graphics, or construction safety accents. White text reads clearly on it, making it suitable for small body text and interface elements.
Questions about #9e653f
What is #9e653f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e653f is rgb(158, 101, 63), in HSL hsl(24, 43%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 60%, 38%.
Is #9e653f a warm or cool color?
#9e653f reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones. Its medium-dark value gives the warmth a calm, grounded quality rather than the energetic feel of bright orange, making it suitable for autumnal and natural palettes.
What colors pair well with #9e653f?
Is #9e653f readable on white or black?
#9e653f has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.