#9D8274 Hex Color
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Grayed out and mid-weight, #9d8274 is a muted orange with dusty brown undertones. It reads matte and understated, closer to clay than citrus. Use it as a supporting tone or large background, where deep teal makes its warmth stand out. Black text on it hits about 5.9:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #9d8274
What is #9d8274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d8274 is rgb(157, 130, 116), in HSL hsl(20, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 26%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d8274?
Deep teal and forest green bring out the warm brown undertones in #9d8274. Charcoal and near-black text stay readable on it, and soft cream keeps the palette gentle instead of muddy.
Is #9d8274 readable on white or black?
#9d8274 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.