#9D9077 Hex Color
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This dusty olive-yellow possesses a muted, earthy quality that grounds a composition. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary focus. Designers often pair it with charcoal, as the 6.7:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent readability for small body text. The specific hex code for this tone is #9d9077.
Questions about #9d9077
What is #9d9077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9077 is rgb(157, 144, 119), in HSL hsl(39, 16%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 24%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #9d9077 suitable for body text or UI elements?
This color is generally too light to stand alone as body text against a white background, but it serves as an excellent, sophisticated neutral for large headers or background sections. Pair it with dark, high-contrast text for optimal accessibility standards.
Is #9d9077 readable on white or black?
#9d9077 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.