#9F877A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9f877a is a low-saturation orange with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its matte lightness gives layouts a calm, understated feel while retaining warmth and optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. The hex code #9f877a supports readable black body text.
Questions about #9f877a
What is #9f877a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f877a is rgb(159, 135, 122), in HSL hsl(21, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 23%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f877a?
#9f877a pairs well with charcoal for clear contrast, while muted teal, sage, burgundy, or cream can build a balanced palette around its dusty warmth in interfaces, packaging, or seasonal layouts.
Does #9f877a look warm or cool?
The #9f877a hex color reads as warm because its low-saturation orange base carries dusty brown undertones, while gray softens the appearance without removing its earthy character or understated visual presence in most lighting contexts.
Is #9f877a readable on white or black?
#9f877a has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.