#9F8A1C

Color Details

HEX
#9F8A1C
RGB
rgb(159, 138, 28)
HSL
hsl(50, 70%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 82%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.13:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9f8a1c
Contrast 6.13:1 AA
White on #9f8a1c
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail
#9f8a1c on Black
Contrast 6.13:1 AA
#9f8a1c on White
Contrast 3.43:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2a149
#c5b977
#d9d0a4
#7f6e16
#5f5311
#40370b

Complement & Analogous

#1c32a0
#74a01c
#a0481c

Triadic

#1ca08a
#8a1ca0

Monochrome

#40370b #5f5311 #9f8a1c #c5b977 #d9d0a4 #ece8d2

Analogous

#a0481c #bd7f60 #9f8a1c #90b349 #74a01c #5d8016

Complementary Mix

#5f5311 #9f8a1c #c5b977 #1c32a0 #6b7ac1 #122168

Nearby Colors

#9f8a1b
#9f8a1d
#9f8a0c
#9f8a2c

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About #9F8A1C

#9F8A1C converts to RGB(159, 138, 28) and HSL(50, 70%, 37%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9F8A1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9F8A1C?
RGB: 159, 138, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 138, 28)
Is #9F8A1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9F8A1C?
Complement: #1c32a0.
Does #9F8A1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.43:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.13:1 (AA (normal text)).