#9C8D2B Hex Color
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Dried mustard with a greenish cast, #9c8d2b is a muted olive-yellow that reads earthy and mellow rather than bright. Its low saturation suits accent work: small type, icons, or trim in outdoor and organic branding. It flatters deep plum and warm cream. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, with about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #9c8d2b
What is #9c8d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8d2b is rgb(156, 141, 43), in HSL hsl(52, 57%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 72%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c8d2b?
Deep plum and warm cream both flatter this muted olive-yellow, keeping its earthy feel without washing it out. Charcoal also grounds it for a starker, utilitarian look.
What mood does this olive-yellow convey?
#9c8d2b reads warm, grounded, and a little retro thanks to its low saturation and green undertone. It suits outdoor brands, budget retail, and organic products more than energetic or playful designs.
Is #9c8d2b readable on white or black?
#9c8d2b has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.