#9C8661 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with olive undertones
Muted and matte, this warm shade blends dusty orange-yellow with subdued olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood for autumn branding, organic products, construction, and outdoor themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can look muddy across large areas. The hex code #9c8661 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #9c8661
What is #9c8661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8661 is rgb(156, 134, 97), in HSL hsl(38, 23%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 38%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c8661?
Does #9c8661 read as warm or cool?
#9c8661 reads as warm overall because its muted olive undertone is balanced by a dusty yellow-orange base, giving the shade a soft earthy cast instead of the sharper coolness found in blue-based grays. It works well for weathered, natural visual styles.
Where does #9c8661 work best?
#9c8661 works well as a supporting tone for autumn branding, organic products, construction, and outdoor themes, especially when paired with navy or charcoal; its low saturation can feel muddy across large areas, so use it selectively.
Is #9c8661 readable on white or black?
#9c8661 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.