#9F856D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9f856d is a dusty orange with low saturation and a matte, earthy finish. Its softened warmth suggests calm, independence, and understated optimism without feeling bright or playful. Use the hex code #9f856d as a supporting tone for autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs, with black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #9f856d
What is #9f856d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f856d is rgb(159, 133, 109), in HSL hsl(29, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 31%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f856d?
Does #9f856d read as a warm or cool color?
#9f856d reads as a warm, muted orange because its earthy brown base and subdued saturation soften the hue, reduce its vividness, and give it a calm, grounded character in most layouts.
Is #9f856d readable on white or black?
#9f856d has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.