#9C986E Hex Color
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#9c986e is a very unsaturated olive-yellow with ashy, dusty warmth. It reads mellow and earthy rather than bright, which makes it a steady background base for organic and outdoor themes. Pair it with charcoal for grounded contrast, and use black text behind it for accessibility.
Questions about #9c986e
What is #9c986e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c986e is rgb(156, 152, 110), in HSL hsl(55, 19%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 29%, 39%.
What text color works best on the #9c986e background?
Black text is the safest choice on #9c986e. The contrast ratio sits around 7.1:1, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Dark charcoal works too, but pure black gives the sharpest reading.
What colors pair well with #9c986e?
Pair #9c986e with charcoal or deep brown for an earthy, grounded palette. For a bolder mix, a muted burgundy adds warmth without clashing with its yellow undertones.
Is #9c986e readable on white or black?
#9c986e has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.