#9F704F Hex Color
A Dusty Orange That Stays Mellow
#9f704f is a dusty clay orange with muted, low-saturation warmth. The matte finish keeps it calm, though it can read muddy on large surfaces, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text on #9f704f hits about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. It pairs well with deep teal and earns its keep in autumn palettes and food branding.
Questions about #9f704f
What is #9f704f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f704f is rgb(159, 112, 79), in HSL hsl(25, 34%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 50%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f704f?
Deep teal and navy make #9f704f read warmer and richer by contrast, while cream and off-white keep it soft. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they push this muted shade toward muddy.
Is #9f704f readable on white or black?
#9f704f has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.