#9C826C Hex Color
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Reach for #9c826c when a design needs warmth without noise. This dusty tan is a very unsaturated orange with brown undertones, so it reads calm and matte instead of bright. It works best as a background or supporting tone and pairs nicely with deep teal. Black text on it hits about 5.8:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #9c826c
What is #9c826c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c826c is rgb(156, 130, 108), in HSL hsl(27, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 31%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c826c?
Deep teal is the strongest pairing, since its coolness offsets the tan's warmth. It also sits well next to cream, charcoal, and soft sage. Avoid bright oranges nearby, which make it look muddy.
Is #9c826c readable on white or black?
#9c826c has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.