#9B9872 Hex Color
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#9b9872 is a dusty olive with very little saturation, so it reads warm and ashy instead of bright. Its muted, yellow-leaning character suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and earthy fashion palettes. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can turn muddy in large fields. It pairs well with cream and terracotta, and black text passes AA contrast on it with room to spare.
Questions about #9b9872
What is #9b9872 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b9872 is rgb(155, 152, 114), in HSL hsl(56, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 26%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b9872?
Cream, terracotta, and deep brown bring out its warm undertone, while navy adds contrast without clashing. Keep brighter hues out of the palette, since they can make this muted olive look dirty.
Is #9b9872 readable on white or black?
#9b9872 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.