#9F563A Hex Color
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Persimmon Varnish is an unsaturated, warm terracotta shade that leans into brown and orange. Because of its muted personality, it pairs best as an accent color against cooler grays or deep teal tones. While it offers a rustic, organic appeal for branding, avoid using it as a large background to keep layouts from feeling heavy. The hex code for this shade is #9f563a.
About Persimmon Varnish
Terracotta left out in the weather a season too long
What does persimmon varnish mean?
Warm, earthy oranges like this one often bring to mind clay pots, autumn leaves, and weathered brick. Its muted saturation and mid-level lightness give it a dry, mellow character instead of a bright, punchy one.
Where you see persimmon varnish
- terracotta pots
- dried persimmons
- adobe walls
- rusty garden tools
- suede boots
- cinnamon sticks
What it works for
It works well as a warm base color in interior palettes, pottery branding, and fall-themed design.
What colors go with persimmon varnish?
Almond #eddcc8A pale, warm neutral softens the brown without hiding its roasted quality.Sage #9caf88The muted green sits across the wheel and cools this color's dry heat.Charcoal #36454fA near-black anchor gives the warm brown a grounded, sturdy edge.Slate Blue #6a5acdDusty blue plays against the orange undertone and keeps the pairing balanced.Khaki #c3b091Two earth tones close in value create a calm, sandy gradient.Burnt Sienna #a93400A deeper sibling deepens shadows and adds richness to large areas.
Questions about Persimmon Varnish
What is the hex code for Persimmon Varnish?
Persimmon Varnish is #9f563a. In RGB that is rgb(159, 86, 58), in HSL hsl(17, 47%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 64%, 38%.
How should I use Persimmon Varnish in a color palette?
Persimmon Varnish acts as an effective accent against cooler neutrals like slate gray or deep teal. Because it is highly saturated but muted, use it sparingly in digital layouts to prevent it from overwhelming your primary content areas.
Is Persimmon Varnish appropriate for text on light backgrounds?
This shade typically lacks the contrast ratio required for accessible text against white or very pale backgrounds. You are better off using it for decorative elements, calls to action, or borders where accessibility requirements are less stringent than standard body text.
Is Persimmon Varnish readable on white or black?
Persimmon Varnish has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.