#9E7764 Hex Color
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This dusty, warm orange features strong gray undertones. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy when used in excess. Pair it with dark charcoal for a grounded, sophisticated look. Since black text provides excellent 5.3:1 contrast against the hex code #9e7764, you can safely use it for small, legible body text.
Questions about #9e7764
What is #9e7764 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e7764 is rgb(158, 119, 100), in HSL hsl(20, 23%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 37%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How can I best use #9e7764 in a design layout?
#9e7764 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy when used in excess. Pair it with dark charcoal to create a grounded, sophisticated aesthetic that balances the warmth of the orange.
Is #9e7764 readable on white or black?
#9e7764 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.