#9C947D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9c947d blends dusty yellow and olive undertones with a soft gray cast. Its medium lightness feels practical, earthy, and traditional, fitting outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown. Black text provides about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #9c947d.
Questions about #9c947d
What is #9c947d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c947d is rgb(156, 148, 125), in HSL hsl(45, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 20%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c947d?
The #9c947d hex color pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted terracotta, creating earthy palettes that support its dusty olive undertones and soft gray cast without making the overall design feel harsh.
Is #9c947d warm or cool?
The #9c947d hex color reads as a muted warm-neutral because dusty yellow and olive undertones offset its gray cast, though its medium lightness keeps the effect restrained rather than sunny. It feels grounded and traditional instead of bright or strongly green.
Is #9c947d readable on white or black?
#9c947d has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.