#9C8771 Hex Color

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A dusty, muted shade of orange with significant ashy undertones, #9c8771 feels grounded and restrained. Because this hex code is highly unsaturated, it works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking muddy. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI interfaces.

Questions about #9c8771

What is #9c8771 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8771 is rgb(156, 135, 113), in HSL hsl(31, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c8771?
Deep charcoal or cool slate blue provide the necessary contrast to balance the ashy, unsaturated nature of #9c8771. These darker tones prevent the shade from appearing muddy while maintaining a professional, readable aesthetic for UI designs.
Is #9c8771 readable on white or black?
#9c8771 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.