#9C866F Hex Color
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A bleak, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones, #9c866f feels matte, restrained, and gently warm. This hex code suits supporting backgrounds, autumn packaging, food branding, and understated sports or youth designs. Its low saturation can look muddy at large sizes, while black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #9c866f
What is #9c866f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c866f is rgb(156, 134, 111), in HSL hsl(31, 19%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c866f?
#9c866f pairs well with charcoal, navy, or olive in interface accents and editorial layouts, because these darker, grounded colors sharpen its muted orange warmth without making the palette feel loud. Use cream or pale sand for softer contrast.
Is #9c866f readable on white or black?
#9c866f has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.