#9D9078 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9d9078 is a dusty yellow-olive with earthy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a practical, traditional feel, making it useful for outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction, and budget-focused campaigns. Pair it with navy or cream as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast here. The hex code is #9d9078.
Questions about #9d9078
What is #9d9078 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d9078 is rgb(157, 144, 120), in HSL hsl(39, 16%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 24%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d9078?
The muted yellow-olive #9d9078 pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and warm wood tones, creating grounded palettes with enough contrast and visual structure for packaging, outdoor branding, interiors, and editorial layouts.
Does #9d9078 look warm or cool?
#9d9078 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its yellow and olive components outweigh the cooling effect of its gray undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than golden or vivid. It works well as an earthy base without a strong orange cast.
Is #9d9078 readable on white or black?
#9d9078 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.