Color #9B6708

Color Code #9B6708

A precise look at this Brown color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#9B6708
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#9B6708
RGB
rgb(155, 103, 8)
HSL
hsl(38.78 90.18% 31.96%)
HSV
hsv(38.78 94.84% 60.78%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 33.55%, 94.84%, 39.22%
Relative luminance0.16690—1
Contrast with white4.84:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.34:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.84:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample4.34:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Brown tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #9B6708 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #9B6708;
  background-color: #9B67081A;
  border-color: #9B6708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #9B6708?

This color is RGB(155, 103, 8).

What is the HSL value of #9B6708?

Its value is HSL(38.78°, 90.18%, 31.96%).

Is #9B6708 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.