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#9E793D color code is #9E793D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9e793d.

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#9E793D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9E793D is 0.2128. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.00:1 against white and 5.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9E793D on white4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#9E793D on black5.26:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9E793D4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9E793D5.26:1AA

#9E793D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9E793D?+
The hex code for #9E793D is #9E793D. In RGB it's rgb(158, 121, 61), and in HSL it's hsl(37, 44%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #9E793D?+
#9E793D in RGB is (158, 121, 61). Written in CSS: rgb(158, 121, 61).
What is the CMYK value of #9E793D?+
#9E793D converts to CMYK(0%, 23%, 61%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9E793D.
Is #9e793d a warm or cool color?+
#9E793D (#9E793D) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9e793d belong to?+
#9E793D belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 37°, 44%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #9e793d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9E793D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9e793d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9E793D (#9E793D) is 7505 C Bronze Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9E793D in design

Practical guidance for using #9e793d (#9E793D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9E793D (#9E793D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9E793D (#9E793D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#9E793D 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 — #9e793d 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

#9E793D 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.

Brands that use #9E793D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #9e793d (#9E793D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold