#9E8E76 Hex Color

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#9e8e76 is a dusty, unsaturated orange functioning as a grounded neutral. It provides a 6.6:1 contrast ratio with black, making it accessible for body text. This shade anchors autumn palettes or industrial designs without overwhelming a composition. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive to add definition and prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #9e8e76.

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What is #9e8e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9e8e76 is rgb(158, 142, 118), in HSL hsl(36, 17%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 25%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

How can I use #9e8e76 in a professional color palette?

#9e8e76 works best as a background or secondary neutral when balanced against deeper, high-contrast colors like charcoal or deep olive. Using it this way prevents the design from feeling muddy while maintaining a sophisticated, organic aesthetic for your layout.

Is #9e8e76 readable on white or black?

#9e8e76 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.

#9E8E76 Hex Color

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