#9D8550 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #9d8550 carries an earthy, organic quality that pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue. This olive-leaning yellow feels grounded rather than bright. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Black text remains legible against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. The hex code for this color is #9d8550.
Questions about #9d8550
What is #9d8550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d8550 is rgb(157, 133, 80), in HSL hsl(41, 32%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 49%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d8550?
#9d8550 works beautifully with charcoal or deep slate blue, as these cool tones balance its warm, organic energy. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, pair it with soft creams or warm off-white, which keeps the palette feeling intentional and grounded.
Is #9d8550 readable on white or black?
#9d8550 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.