What color is #9D6958?

#9D6958 is a medium, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(157, 105, 88), and in HSL hsl(15, 28%, 48%).

Is #9D6958 accessible as text?

On white, #9D6958 has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #9D6958, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9D6958?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #9D6958?

#9D6958 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #588C9D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9D6958 below.

Is #9D6958 good for buttons?

#9D6958 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #9D6958 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #9D6958 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#9D6958 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9D6958

Not just a swatch — here's how #9D6958 works with other colors. Named schemes with #9D6958 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D6958 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mocha as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D6958 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #959765 Secondary #3B3833

Mocha anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9D6958 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Mocha plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #9D6958 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Mocha holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9D6958 Secondary #B19D97 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Mocha is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Mocha carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9D6958 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 88/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #9D6958 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAE2DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9D8058 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #9D6958 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9D6958;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 105 88;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.1% 0.072 38.9);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F1E8E5;
  --color-200: #E2D1CB;
  --color-300: #CAAFA6;
  --color-400: #B08D82;
  --color-500: #936E62;
  --color-600: #72584F;
  --color-700: #53423C;
  --color-800: #372D2A;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F1E8E5',
    200: '#E2D1CB',
    300: '#CAAFA6',
    400: '#B08D82',
    500: '#936E62',
    600: '#72584F',
    700: '#53423C',
    800: '#372D2A',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #9D6958;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F1E8E5;
$base-200: #E2D1CB;
$base-300: #CAAFA6;
$base-400: #B08D82;
$base-500: #936E62;
$base-600: #72584F;
$base-700: #53423C;
$base-800: #372D2A;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #7D5447;
$base-subtle: #E0D3CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9D6958",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAAFA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08D82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936E62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72584F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53423C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9D6958

Color Lab

Pairs with #9D6958

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