#9A7E47 Hex Color
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#9a7e47 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy brown and green undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests practicality, resilience, and connection to nature, making it effective for outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy; black text reads clearly on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #9a7e47.
Questions about #9a7e47
What is #9a7e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a7e47 is rgb(154, 126, 71), in HSL hsl(40, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 54%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a7e47?
Is #9a7e47 warm or cool?
#9a7e47 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its earthy yellow base is softened by brown and green undertones, while its restrained saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright or energetic.
Is #9a7e47 readable on white or black?
#9a7e47 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.