#9E7A69 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted clay tone feels calm and understated rather than punchy. As a very unsaturated orange, #9e7a69 works best as a neutral background or a supporting element in autumn-themed palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code #9e7a69 offers enough contrast to support small black body text, keeping UI legibility high.
Questions about #9e7a69
What is #9e7a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e7a69 is rgb(158, 122, 105), in HSL hsl(19, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 34%, 38%.
Does #9e7a69 work well for UI text?
This hex color offers decent contrast against white, making it suitable for headings or accents rather than small, dense body text. Use it alongside charcoal or deep slate for improved readability in user interfaces where accessibility is required.
What color palettes complement #9e7a69?
Is #9e7a69 readable on white or black?
#9e7a69 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.