#9E866E Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #9e866e is a low-saturation orange with soft brown and gray undertones. Its matte appearance suggests calm independence while retaining an optimistic, creative edge. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn palettes, food branding, or construction and sports graphics. Black text remains readable at about 6.1:1, making it practical for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #9e866e
What is #9e866e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e866e is rgb(158, 134, 110), in HSL hsl(30, 20%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 30%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e866e?
#9e866e pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal accents; its dusty orange base gains contrast from cool partners and stays balanced beside warm neutrals without losing its matte character. Pale backgrounds keep the palette airy, while dark accents anchor headings and controls.
Does #9e866e read as a warm or cool color?
#9e866e reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and green values outweigh blue, while low saturation and gray undertones soften the warmth into a restrained, earthy appearance rather than a bright one. It suits autumn palettes and grounded, matte visual systems.
Is #9e866e readable on white or black?
#9e866e has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.