Color #9E6708

Color Code #9E6708

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

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Color preview#9E6708
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#9E6708
RGB
rgb(158, 103, 8)
HSL
hsl(38 90.36% 32.55%)
HSV
hsv(38 94.94% 61.96%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 34.81%, 94.94%, 38.04%
Relative luminance0.16990—1
Contrast with white4.78:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.4:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.78:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample4.4:1
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 #9E6708 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #9E6708;
  background-color: #9E67081A;
  border-color: #9E6708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #9E6708?

This color is RGB(158, 103, 8).

What is the HSL value of #9E6708?

Its value is HSL(38°, 90.36%, 32.55%).

Is #9E6708 suitable for text?

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