#9D877D Hex Color
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#9d877d is a muted orange with dusty gray and ashy brown undertones, giving it a matte, weathered look. Its low saturation creates calm understatement while retaining a hint of optimism and creative warmth. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or sports graphics, paired with navy or cream. Black text remains accessible at about 6.2:1. The hex code is #9d877d.
Questions about #9d877d
What is #9d877d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d877d is rgb(157, 135, 125), in HSL hsl(19, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 20%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d877d?
Navy, cream, and deep charcoal pair well with #9d877d, balancing its dusty orange warmth with cooler or lighter contrast and giving designers options for soft, grounded, or more defined palettes. Use cream for softness, navy for definition, and charcoal for grounded accents.
Does #9d877d read as warm or cool?
#9d877d reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and yellow influence outweigh its cool blue component, while gray and brown undertones soften the temperature without removing its earthy warmth. It feels restrained rather than bright, making it suitable for understated autumn or craft-inspired designs.
Is #9d877d readable on white or black?
#9d877d has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.