#9F8043 Hex Color
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This mellow, muted gold blends yellow warmth with an earthy, olive-toned character. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, #9f8043 functions best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a dominant base, where it might feel muddy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a grounded, professional palette. The hex code for this organic shade is #9f8043.
Questions about #9f8043
What is #9f8043 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8043 is rgb(159, 128, 67), in HSL hsl(40, 41%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 58%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f8043?
Because of its earthy olive undertone, #9f8043 looks best when anchored by deep, cool neutrals. Pair it with charcoal or slate blue to create a professional contrast that prevents the gold from feeling too muddy or flat in your design.
Is #9f8043 considered a warm or cool color?
#9f8043 is definitely a warm color, leaning into yellow and gold, but its muted, desaturated quality gives it an earthy, organic feel. It avoids the harshness of bright yellow by incorporating a subtle olive character that makes it easier to use.
Is #9f8043 readable on white or black?
#9f8043 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.