#9C9248 Hex Color
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The hex color #9c9248 is a muted, warm yellow-green with earthy undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation gives designs a practical, grounded feel, suited to outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #9c9248
What is #9c9248 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9248 is rgb(156, 146, 72), in HSL hsl(53, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 54%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c9248?
Does #9c9248 read as a warm or cool color?
#9c9248 reads as a warm, earthy yellow-green because its yellow base outweighs its restrained green component, while muted saturation keeps it from feeling bright, tropical, or sharply lime-like on the page. It works best as a supporting tone when a palette needs warmth without strong saturation.
Is #9c9248 readable on white or black?
#9c9248 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.