#9A8364 Hex Color
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Autumn packaging and earthy brand palettes often reach for dusty tan, a muted orange-brown with gray undertones. Its low saturation reads calm and matte, though it can look muddy next to plain white. Use the hex code #9a8364 as a supporting tone rather than a base, and pair it with deep teal for more depth. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1.
Questions about #9a8364
What is #9a8364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a8364 is rgb(154, 131, 100), in HSL hsl(34, 21%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a8364?
Deep teal and dark plum bring out its warm orange undertones, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Avoid pale beiges, which wash it out. Creams with yellow undertones work if you want a softer, tonal look.
Is #9a8364 readable on white or black?
#9a8364 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.