#9F5919 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9f5919 blends earthy orange with restrained brown undertones. Its moderate saturation gives coffee, chocolate, craft, and autumn designs a grounded, reliable feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #9f5919.
Questions about #9f5919
What is #9f5919 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5919 is rgb(159, 89, 25), in HSL hsl(29, 73%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 84%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f5919?
What mood does #9f5919 create?
#9f5919 creates a grounded, dependable mood by combining earthy orange warmth with restrained brown depth, making it suitable for coffee, chocolate, handmade craft, and autumn-inspired visuals without the bright energy of a vivid orange.
Is #9f5919 readable on white or black?
#9f5919 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.