#9C8C83 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9c8c83 blends a soft orange base with gray undertones for a dusty, weathered look. Its low saturation conveys grounded optimism and creative independence without feeling loud. The hex code #9c8c83 works well in autumn branding, food packaging, and construction safety accents. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9c8c83
What is #9c8c83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8c83 is rgb(156, 140, 131), in HSL hsl(22, 11%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c8c83?
#9c8c83 pairs well with charcoal text, cream backgrounds, and muted terracotta accents, combining readable contrast with a warm, weathered palette that suits packaging, interiors, and autumn-inspired visual systems.
Is #9c8c83 warm or cool?
#9c8c83 reads as a warm, muted neutral because its soft orange base is tempered by gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel dusty and grounded rather than bright or strongly earthy.
Is #9c8c83 readable on white or black?
#9c8c83 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.