#9F958A Hex Color
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#9f958a is a muted, dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its softened saturation brings grounded optimism and creative energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food packaging, sports branding, autumn graphics, or youth campaigns, paired with charcoal and cream. The hex code is #9f958a, and black text offers strong readability.
Questions about #9f958a
What is #9f958a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f958a is rgb(159, 149, 138), in HSL hsl(31, 10%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 38%.
Does #9f958a read as warm or cool?
#9f958a reads as a warm, muted orange because its red channel leads blue while gray undertones reduce saturation. That balance gives it an earthy, settled feel rather than bright energy, making it useful for autumnal accents and welcoming backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #9f958a?
For balanced palettes, pair #9f958a with charcoal for definition and cream for softness. Deep navy can add cooler contrast, while muted terracotta or olive keeps the scheme earthy. Use darker tones for text, borders, or small accents.
Is #9f958a readable on white or black?
#9f958a has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.