#9E6848 Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta and caramel, this muted orange leans earthy instead of bright. The hex code #9e6848 has the mellow warmth that suits food packaging and autumn themes without shouting. Its low saturation can read muddy in fine detail, so give it large surfaces or accents. Pair it with deep teal, and white text on #9e6848 clears WCAG AA at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #9e6848
What is #9e6848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e6848 is rgb(158, 104, 72), in HSL hsl(22, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 54%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e6848?
Deep teal and dark navy balance the warm brown undertones of #9e6848 with cool contrast. Cream and sage keep it softer for rustic, natural palettes.
Can white text sit on #9e6848?
Yes. White text on #9e6848 reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body copy. Still worth testing at very small sizes.
Is #9e6848 readable on white or black?
#9e6848 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.