#9E7025 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #9e7025 leans toward bronze and caramel. Its muted saturation reads mellow and autumnal, closer to aged leather than candy. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, since it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. It flatters deep teal and cream, and black text clears contrast at about 4.8:1. The hex code #9e7025 fits food packaging, sports branding, and fall themes.
Questions about #9e7025
What is #9e7025 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e7025 is rgb(158, 112, 37), in HSL hsl(37, 62%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 77%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e7025?
Deep teal and cream bring out its warm, caramel undertones, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Avoid pairing it with bright orange or yellow, which cancel its muted character and make the combination look flat.
Is #9e7025 readable on white or black?
#9e7025 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.