#9F9255 Hex Color
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#9f9255 is a mellow, desaturated olive with strong warm yellow undertones. It feels organic, which works well for outdoor branding or rustic design themes. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible at small sizes on this background. Be careful with scale, as this earthy hex code can read as muddy when used across large, empty surfaces.
Questions about #9f9255
What is #9f9255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f9255 is rgb(159, 146, 85), in HSL hsl(49, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 47%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #9f9255 work well for large-scale backgrounds?
Large surfaces filled with #9f9255 can sometimes appear muddy or flat, so use it as an accent or in smaller elements to maintain its sophisticated, earthy character. It shines when paired with clean, crisp neutrals to balance the yellow undertones.
Which color combinations pair well with #9f9255?
Is #9f9255 readable on white or black?
#9f9255 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.