#9F8966 Hex Color
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#9f8966 is a dusty, unsaturated orange that mimics the warmth of dried clay. This muted shade feels grounded and understated, making it a reliable choice for autumn-themed backgrounds. It supports black text comfortably, exceeding WCAG AA standards with a 6.2:1 contrast ratio. Designers frequently pair this hex code with slate blue or charcoal to create contrast in modern UI layouts.
Questions about #9f8966
What is #9f8966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8966 is rgb(159, 137, 102), in HSL hsl(37, 23%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 36%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f8966?
Is #9f8966 readable on white or black?
#9f8966 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.