#9A895D Hex Color
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#9a895d is a muted yellow-olive with warm gray and brown undertones, giving layouts a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suits supporting elements, outdoor branding, organic packaging, and budget-focused designs better than bold focal areas. Pair it with deep navy or cream, and use black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #9a895d.
Questions about #9a895d
What is #9a895d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a895d is rgb(154, 137, 93), in HSL hsl(43, 25%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 40%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a895d?
Deep navy and cream pair especially well with #9a895d, balancing its muted yellow-olive base with cool depth and light contrast; navy suits headings and accents, while cream softens backgrounds for a warmer finish.
Does #9a895d read as warm or cool?
#9a895d reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow and brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its gray component, making it feel earthy rather than crisp, cool, or stark. That weathered warmth suits natural, grounded layouts.
Is #9a895d readable on white or black?
#9a895d has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.