#9E9378 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9e9378 is a dusty yellow-olive with soft gray undertones and very low saturation. Its earthy appearance suggests nature and tradition. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy for outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction, and budget-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code is #9e9378.
Questions about #9e9378
What is #9e9378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9378 is rgb(158, 147, 120), in HSL hsl(43, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 24%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9378?
#9e9378 works well with charcoal and natural wood tones, while terracotta adds earthy contrast for outdoor, organic, and practical designs without making the palette feel overly bright or too vivid.
Does #9e9378 look warm or cool?
#9e9378 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its red and green values are higher than its blue value, while its low saturation and gray undertones soften that warmth visually. It feels earthy rather than vivid, making it suitable for understated backgrounds and supporting elements.
Is #9e9378 readable on white or black?
#9e9378 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.