#9E8572 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #9e8572 is a matte orange with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its understated warmth supports calm, independent branding while leaving room for creative accents. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #9e8572 also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #9e8572
What is #9e8572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e8572 is rgb(158, 133, 114), in HSL hsl(26, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 28%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e8572?
Is #9e8572 warm or cool?
#9e8572 reads as warm because its muted orange base carries gray-brown undertones that retain an earthy cast, while its low saturation restrains that warmth, making the shade feel calm and dusty rather than bright, fiery, or highly energetic.
Is #9e8572 readable on white or black?
#9e8572 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.