#9C9D70 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty yellow with low saturation, #9c9d70 has a warm, mellow presence that feels practical rather than flashy. Its subdued tone suggests opportunity and positivity, making it useful for budget branding, sale graphics, and construction materials. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or deep brown. Black text reads clearly over this shade. The hex code for this color is #9c9d70.
Questions about #9c9d70
What is #9c9d70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9d70 is rgb(156, 157, 112), in HSL hsl(61, 19%, 53%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 29%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c9d70?
#9c9d70 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted olive because these companions reinforce its earthy warmth while preserving its low-key character for grounded branding, sale graphics, packaging, and practical layouts.
Does #9c9d70 look warm or cool?
#9c9d70 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by an olive cast and low saturation, giving it a grounded appearance against neutral backgrounds in most palettes and interface settings. It feels mellow rather than bright or energetic.
Is #9c9d70 readable on white or black?
#9c9d70 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 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.