#9E948E Hex Color
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Reach for #9e948e when a design calls for orange with the volume turned down. This dusty, grayed shade reads as warm taupe with a soft orange undertone, giving autumn palettes and packaging a grounded feel. Because its low saturation mutes the hue, it works best as a supporting tone behind charcoal text rather than as a bright accent. Black text passes WCAG AA contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. The hex code #9e948e suits fall branding, food labels, and any layout that wants warmth without noise.
Questions about #9e948e
What is #9e948e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e948e is rgb(158, 148, 142), in HSL hsl(23, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 38%.
What does the hex color #9e948e look like?
#9e948e is a muted, medium-light orange with heavy gray undertones, so it reads as a warm taupe or mushroom shade. Its low saturation keeps it earthy, which makes it useful in autumn palettes and neutral-heavy designs.
What colors pair well with #9e948e?
Is #9e948e readable on white or black?
#9e948e has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.