#9F8D76 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange sits firmly in neutral territory. It lacks the punch of a true vibrant orange, leaning instead toward a muted, clay-like tone. Because of this low saturation, #9f8d76 works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and deep teals for a grounded, professional palette. Black text reads clearly against this hex code.
Questions about #9f8d76
What is #9f8d76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8d76 is rgb(159, 141, 118), in HSL hsl(34, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 26%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9f8d76?
Is #9f8d76 suitable for text on websites?
While #9f8d76 works beautifully as a soft, neutral background, it lacks sufficient contrast for small text. Always ensure you layer dark, readable text like dark gray or black over this hex color to maintain proper web accessibility standards.
Is #9f8d76 readable on white or black?
#9f8d76 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.