#9C8F5A Hex Color
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Like weathered brass or dried field grass, #9c8f5a sits between yellow and gray. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so the hex code works best as a supporting tone or accent with deep plum. Expect an earthy, warm feel that suits outdoor and organic brands.
Questions about #9c8f5a
What is #9c8f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8f5a is rgb(156, 143, 90), in HSL hsl(48, 27%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 42%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c8f5a?
Deep plum makes #9c8f5a look richer than the usual cream pairing, and charcoal grounds it for UI work. Warm off-whites like flax or bone also lift its dusty undertone without washing it out.
Is #9c8f5a readable on white or black?
#9c8f5a 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.