#9C8871 Hex Color
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#9c8871 is a dusty, ashy orange with very low saturation and a matte, gray-brown cast. Its subdued warmth supports calm, understated layouts while retaining an optimistic, creative edge. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, food, sports, or construction designs, pairing it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #9c8871 also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #9c8871
What is #9c8871 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8871 is rgb(156, 136, 113), in HSL hsl(32, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 28%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c8871?
Is #9c8871 readable on white or black?
#9c8871 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.