#9A8B68 Hex Color
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Muted olive with a warm, dusty yellow cast. #9a8b68 works best as a supporting tone or large background, where black text stays readable at roughly 6.3:1 contrast. It flatters deep plum and rust better than the usual tan pairings, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. The hex code #9a8b68 fits outdoor, military, and organic branding.
Questions about #9a8b68
What is #9a8b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a8b68 is rgb(154, 139, 104), in HSL hsl(42, 20%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 32%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a8b68?
Deep plum and rust bring out the warm yellow undertone in #9a8b68, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale tans and creams, since they wash the color out.
Does #9a8b68 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow base and low saturation give it a dry, earthen warmth rather than a bright one, which is why it suits nature and heritage themes. Cool accents like slate blue can balance it in a palette.
Is #9a8b68 readable on white or black?
#9a8b68 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.