#9F5C30 Hex Color
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Copper brown with orange undertones, #9f5c30 reads warm but muted, closer to worn leather than bright rust. Its low saturation keeps big surfaces calm, so it works best as a dominant base in coffee, craft, or autumn branding. White text hits about 5.2:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #9f5c30
What is #9f5c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5c30 is rgb(159, 92, 48), in HSL hsl(24, 54%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 70%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f5c30?
Cream, sage, and deep teal all flatter #9f5c30 without clashing. Skip bright whites and pure oranges, which either wash it out or crowd its muted warmth.
Is #9f5c30 readable on white or black?
#9f5c30 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.