#9E5A2C

Color Details

HEX
#9E5A2C
RGB
rgb(158, 90, 44)
HSL
hsl(24, 56%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 43%, 72%, 38%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e5a2c
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
White on #9e5a2c
Contrast 5.31:1 AA
#9e5a2c on Black
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
#9e5a2c on White
Contrast 5.31:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b17b56
#c59c80
#d8bdab
#7e4823
#5f361a
#3f2412

Complement & Analogous

#2d719f
#9f942d
#9f2d38

Triadic

#2d9f5b
#5b2d9f

Monochrome

#3f2412 #5f361a #9e5a2c #c59c80 #d8bdab #ecded5

Analogous

#9f2d38 #bc6c74 #9e5a2c #b2a957 #9f942d #7f7624

Complementary Mix

#5f361a #9e5a2c #c59c80 #2d719f #77a3c1 #1d4967

Nearby Colors

#9e5a2b
#9e5a2d
#9e5a1c
#9e5a3c

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About #9E5A2C

#9E5A2C converts to RGB(158, 90, 44) and HSL(24, 56%, 40%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9E5A2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E5A2C?
RGB: 158, 90, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 90, 44)
Is #9E5A2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E5A2C?
Complement: #2d719f.
Does #9E5A2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.31:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.95:1 (AA (large text)).