#9F8B2C

Color Details

HEX
#9F8B2C
RGB
rgb(159, 139, 44)
HSL
hsl(50, 57%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 72%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9f8b2c
Contrast 6.20:1 AA
White on #9f8b2c
Contrast 3.39:1 Fail
#9f8b2c on Black
Contrast 6.20:1 AA
#9f8b2c on White
Contrast 3.39:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2a256
#c5b980
#d9d1ab
#7f6f23
#5f531a
#403812

Complement & Analogous

#2c3fa0
#79a02c
#a0532c

Triadic

#2ca08d
#8d2ca0

Monochrome

#403812 #5f531a #9f8b2c #c5b980 #d9d1ab #ece8d5

Analogous

#a0532c #bd876b #9f8b2c #94b356 #79a02c #618023

Complementary Mix

#5f531a #9f8b2c #c5b980 #2c3fa0 #7682c1 #1d2968

Nearby Colors

#9f8b2b
#9f8b2d
#9f8b1c
#9f8b3c

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About #9F8B2C

#9F8B2C converts to RGB(159, 139, 44) and HSL(50, 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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#9F8B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9F8B2C?
RGB: 159, 139, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 139, 44)
Is #9F8B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9F8B2C?
Complement: #2c3fa0.
Does #9F8B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.39:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.20:1 (AA (normal text)).