#9E8757 Hex Color
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#9e8757 is a muted, dusty olive with strong, desaturated yellow undertones. This earthy, matte tone provides a grounded feel for outdoor branding or organic product packaging. While it can read as muddy in large, solid blocks, it functions well as a supporting background. It maintains high readability with black text, as the hex code passes WCAG AA standards for contrast.
Questions about #9e8757
What is #9e8757 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e8757 is rgb(158, 135, 87), in HSL hsl(41, 29%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 45%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e8757?
Is #9e8757 readable on white or black?
#9e8757 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.