#9CA087 Hex Color
A grounded, ashy yellow with organic appeal
This ashy, unsaturated yellow offers a muted, organic quality that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #9ca087 works best as a supporting tone or neutral background rather than a main accent, as its dusty character can easily lose energy. It pairs well with charcoal greys for a professional, understated look. Because it provides sufficient contrast for body text, it reads clearly in documentation and utilitarian design layouts.
Questions about #9ca087
What is #9ca087 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca087 is rgb(156, 160, 135), in HSL hsl(70, 12%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 16%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #9ca087 for a professional design?
This ashy yellow works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or dark slate greys to create a sophisticated, professional contrast. The muted nature of #9ca087 provides a subtle, calming base that prevents dark text from appearing too harsh or aggressive on the screen.
Is #9ca087 a suitable choice for body text or documentation?
Yes, #9ca087 provides sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to remain readable for body text, making it a reliable choice for utilitarian design layouts. Its unsaturated, dusty character ensures the eyes do not tire easily during long periods of reading or information processing.
Is #9ca087 readable on white or black?
#9ca087 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.