#9B8909 Hex Color
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This muted olive-yellow sits firmly in the earthy spectrum, avoiding the brightness of pure primary colors. Because #9b8909 has a substantial, grounding presence, it functions best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate, which helps cut through its inherent muddiness. If you need lighter options, consider other shades of brown for better visual balance.
Questions about #9b8909
What is #9b8909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b8909 is rgb(155, 137, 9), in HSL hsl(53, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 94%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9b8909 for a balanced design?
Is #9b8909 readable on white or black?
#9b8909 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.