#9A8A7D Hex Color
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Dusty orange drained of brightness. #9a8a7d is a muted, ashy tone that leans gray, so it works best as a supporting shade rather than a star. Black text reads clearly on it at 6.3:1 contrast, making the hex code #9a8a7d a dependable background for body copy. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, since it washes out next to pure white.
Questions about #9a8a7d
What is #9a8a7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a8a7d is rgb(154, 138, 125), in HSL hsl(27, 13%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 19%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a8a7d?
Deep navy, charcoal, and olive all flatter #9a8a7d, because dark neighbors offset its low saturation. Cream works too, but pure white drains it, so test pairings with off-whites before committing.
Is #9a8a7d a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, but only barely. Orange undertones survive under the gray, giving a dry, dusty warmth rather than a bright or sunny one.
Is #9a8a7d readable on white or black?
#9a8a7d has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.