#9D8767 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly between tan and brown. Because of its heavy desaturation, #9d8767 functions best as a calm, grounding background color rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard neutrals. Black text maintains excellent legibility against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards for small body copy.
Questions about #9d8767
What is #9d8767 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d8767 is rgb(157, 135, 103), in HSL hsl(36, 22%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 34%, 38%.
How should #9d8767 be used in a design layout?
#9d8767 works best as a sophisticated, grounding neutral for background elements where you need to avoid harshness. It creates excellent readability with black text and offers a more contemporary, muted feel compared to standard tan or light brown tones.
What colors pair well with #9d8767?
This color pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a balance between the warm, dusty orange and cool, dark tones. These combinations offer a professional, high-contrast look that remains soft on the eyes for modern user interfaces.
Is #9d8767 readable on white or black?
#9d8767 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.