#9F8F53 Hex Color
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#9f8f53 is a muted, warm yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation conveys resilience, tradition, and practical optimism, making it suitable for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text has about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #9f8f53.
Questions about #9f8f53
What is #9f8f53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8f53 is rgb(159, 143, 83), in HSL hsl(47, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 48%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f8f53?
#9f8f53 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which sharpen its muted yellow-olive character without competing with its earthy brown undertones. Use these darker colors for text, borders, or accents, and reserve #9f8f53 for supporting areas.
Is #9f8f53 a warm or cool color?
#9f8f53 is a warm color because its yellow base and brown undertones create an earthy, grounded appearance. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel practical and traditional rather than bright or energetic.
Is #9f8f53 readable on white or black?
#9f8f53 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 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.