#9B8B5D Hex Color
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Somewhere between khaki fabric and dried field grass, #9b8b5d is a muted olive with dusty yellow undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it matte and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 6.2:1 contrast. Expect it in outdoor branding, organic packaging, and understated backgrounds.
Questions about #9b8b5d
What is #9b8b5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b8b5d is rgb(155, 139, 93), in HSL hsl(45, 25%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 40%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b8b5d?
It pairs well with deep teal, rust, and charcoal, which add contrast without drowning out the muted olive. Cream and warm brown keep the palette softer and more organic.
Is #9b8b5d readable on white or black?
#9b8b5d has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.