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#9F6B00 color code is #9F6B00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9f6b00.

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#9F6B00 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9F6B00 is 0.1789. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.59:1 against white and 4.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9F6B00 on white4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
#9F6B00 on black4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9F6B004.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9F6B004.58:1AA

#9F6B00 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9F6B00?+
The hex code for #9F6B00 is #9F6B00. In RGB it's rgb(159, 107, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 100%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #9F6B00?+
#9F6B00 in RGB is (159, 107, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(159, 107, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #9F6B00?+
#9F6B00 converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 100%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9F6B00.
Is #9f6b00 a warm or cool color?+
#9F6B00 (#9F6B00) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9f6b00 belong to?+
#9F6B00 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 100%, 31% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #9f6b00 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9F6B00 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.59:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9f6b00?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9F6B00 (#9F6B00) is 132 C Pantone 132 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9F6B00 in design

Practical guidance for using #9f6b00 (#9F6B00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9F6B00 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9F6B00 (#9F6B00) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#9F6B00 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 — #9f6b00 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

#9F6B00 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.