#A09176 Hex Color
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Whipcord is a muted, dusty olive with strong yellow undertones that feels sturdy and grounded. Because of its low saturation, it serves as a practical, neutral base for outdoor or organic brand palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #a09176. It provides enough contrast to support black body text comfortably.
Questions about Whipcord
What is the hex code for Whipcord?
Whipcord is #a09176. In RGB that is rgb(160, 145, 118), in HSL hsl(39, 18%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 26%, 37%.
What colors pair best with Whipcord #a09176?
Is Whipcord #a09176 suitable for text on websites?
Whipcord #a09176 is a mid-tone olive that generally lacks the contrast required for accessible small body text against white backgrounds. It serves better as a subtle accent or background color, though it can work for large, bold headers if checked against specific accessibility ratios.
Is Whipcord readable on white or black?
Whipcord has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.