#9C8F74 Hex Color
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This dusty olive features heavy grey undertones, creating a grounded, muted look. Because it is highly unsaturated, #9c8f74 works best as a supporting neutral or texture in organic designs rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this shade is #9c8f74, and it offers excellent contrast for black body text.
Questions about #9c8f74
What is #9c8f74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8f74 is rgb(156, 143, 116), in HSL hsl(40, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 26%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9c8f74?
Because #9c8f74 is highly desaturated, it functions beautifully alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, dark espresso brown. For a pop of natural warmth, introduce accents of terracotta or muted ochre to prevent the palette from feeling too stagnant or washed out.
Is #9c8f74 considered a warm or cool color?
This shade reads as a neutral-warm, leaning into its olive roots while being heavily tempered by grey undertones. It avoids the intense yellow saturation of traditional olives, making it easier to integrate into modern, professional, or wellness-focused design systems without overwhelming the eye.
Is #9c8f74 readable on white or black?
#9c8f74 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.