#9E806B Hex Color
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The hex code #9e806b looks like unglazed clay: a dusty shade of orange pulled down by gray. Its low saturation keeps it calm and understated, so it flatters deep teal or charcoal more than plain white. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background, since large blocks can turn muddy. Black text reads clearly on it, passing WCAG AA at 5.8:1.
Questions about #9e806b
What is #9e806b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e806b is rgb(158, 128, 107), in HSL hsl(25, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 32%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e806b?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream bring out its warm side without clashing. For a richer autumn palette, try burgundy as a dark accent or soft sage as a lighter counterpoint.
Is #9e806b readable on white or black?
#9e806b has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.