#9F8A7C Hex Color

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#9f8a7c is a muted orange with dusty brown and gray undertones, giving it a matte, ashy appearance. Its restrained saturation supports calm, understated layouts while retaining a warm, autumnal edge. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream, though large areas can feel muddy. The hex code #9f8a7c supports black body text at about 6.4:1 contrast.

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What is #9f8a7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9f8a7c is rgb(159, 138, 124), in HSL hsl(24, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 22%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #9f8a7c in a design palette?

#9f8a7c pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, warm cream for a softer base, and muted sage for an earthy accent in packaging, interiors, editorial layouts, and seasonal campaigns. Keep it in a supporting role when a layout needs sharper energy or clearer separation.

Is #9f8a7c readable on white or black?

#9f8a7c has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.

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