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#954809 color code is #954809. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #954809.

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#954809 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #954809 is 0.1104. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.54:1 against white and 3.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#954809 on white6.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
#954809 on black3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9548096.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9548093.21:1AA Large

#954809 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #954809?+
The hex code for #954809 is #954809. In RGB it's rgb(149, 72, 9), and in HSL it's hsl(27, 89%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #954809?+
#954809 in RGB is (149, 72, 9). Written in CSS: rgb(149, 72, 9).
What is the CMYK value of #954809?+
#954809 converts to CMYK(0%, 52%, 94%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #954809.
Is #954809 a warm or cool color?+
#954809 (#954809) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #954809 belong to?+
#954809 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 27°, 89%, 31% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #954809 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#954809 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.54:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #954809?+
The nearest Pantone match for #954809 (#954809) is 153 C Pantone 153 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #954809 in design

Practical guidance for using #954809 (#954809) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #954809 (#954809) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #954809 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #954809 (#954809) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#954809 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #954809 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#954809 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.