#9D968A Hex Color
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A muted, dusty yellow with strong grey undertones, #9d968a functions as a sophisticated neutral rather than a vivid accent. This desaturated khaki pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens or charcoal, preventing designs from looking flat. While it works as a subtle background, black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. Use it to introduce warmth without overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #9d968a
What is #9d968a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d968a is rgb(157, 150, 138), in HSL hsl(38, 9%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 12%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9d968a in a design?
This muted shade works beautifully alongside charcoal or dark navy for a balanced, high-contrast look that feels professional. For a more organic, earthy palette, try pairing #9d968a with deep olive greens or soft terracotta accents to ground the design.
Is #9d968a suitable for text on a white background?
Using #9d968a for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against white to meet standard accessibility guidelines. It is better suited as a background color, where black or dark grey text will remain easily readable.
Is #9d968a readable on white or black?
#9d968a has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.