#9C9474 Hex Color
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#9c9474 is a dusty olive with yellow undertones and barely any saturation. Its muted, earthy feel suits outdoor and organic branding, and it flatters deep burgundy better than beige. The hex code also passes AA behind small black text at 6.9:1 contrast. Watch large areas, though, since it can read muddy without a brighter accent nearby.
Questions about #9c9474
What is #9c9474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9474 is rgb(156, 148, 116), in HSL hsl(48, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 26%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c9474?
Deep burgundy, navy, and charcoal all make #9c9474 feel richer than beige or cream would. Add a bright accent like mustard or rust if the palette starts to look flat.
Is #9c9474 readable on white or black?
#9c9474 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.