#9C7A39 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted gold carries strong olive and brown undertones. Because #9c7a39 feels grounded and earthy, it functions best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a vintage, military-inspired aesthetic. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against black, this hex code meets accessibility standards for readable body text in professional design projects.
Questions about #9c7a39
What is #9c7a39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c7a39 is rgb(156, 122, 57), in HSL hsl(39, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 63%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #9c7a39?
Is #9c7a39 readable on white or black?
#9c7a39 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.