#9F8A2C

Color Details

HEX
#9F8A2C
RGB
rgb(159, 138, 44)
HSL
hsl(49, 57%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 72%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.15:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9f8a2c
Contrast 6.15:1 AA
White on #9f8a2c
Contrast 3.42:1 Fail
#9f8a2c on Black
Contrast 6.15:1 AA
#9f8a2c on White
Contrast 3.42:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2a156
#c5b980
#d9d0ab
#7f6e23
#5f531a
#403712

Complement & Analogous

#2c41a0
#7ba02c
#a0512c

Triadic

#2ca08b
#8b2ca0

Monochrome

#403712 #5f531a #9f8a2c #c5b980 #d9d0ab #ece8d5

Analogous

#a0512c #bd856b #9f8a2c #95b356 #7ba02c #628023

Complementary Mix

#5f531a #9f8a2c #c5b980 #2c41a0 #7684c1 #1d2a68

Nearby Colors

#9f8a2b
#9f8a2d
#9f8a1c
#9f8a3c

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About #9F8A2C

#9F8A2C converts to RGB(159, 138, 44) and HSL(49, 57%, 40%). 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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#9F8A2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9F8A2C?
RGB: 159, 138, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 138, 44)
Is #9F8A2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9F8A2C?
Complement: #2c41a0.
Does #9F8A2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.42:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.15:1 (AA (normal text)).