#9F5B3A Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #9f5b3a leans toward clay and soil. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, closer to leather than flame. That muted warmth makes it a solid supporting tone rather than a hero color, pairing well with deep teal for balance. White text passes AA on this hex code at about 5.2:1. Use it for packaging, autumn themes, and artisan branding.
Questions about #9f5b3a
What is #9f5b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5b3a is rgb(159, 91, 58), in HSL hsl(20, 47%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 64%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f5b3a?
Deep teal, cream, and dark navy all balance the muted warmth of #9f5b3a. It also flatters sage and off-white in organic or vintage-style palettes.
Is #9f5b3a readable on white or black?
#9f5b3a has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.