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#9F8A60 color code is #9F8A60. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9f8a60.

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#9F8A60 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9F8A60 is 0.2639. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.34:1 against white and 6.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9F8A60 on white3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#9F8A60 on black6.28:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9F8A603.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9F8A606.28:1AA

#9F8A60 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9F8A60?+
The hex code for #9F8A60 is #9F8A60. In RGB it's rgb(159, 138, 96), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 25%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #9F8A60?+
#9F8A60 in RGB is (159, 138, 96). Written in CSS: rgb(159, 138, 96).
What is the CMYK value of #9F8A60?+
#9F8A60 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 40%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9F8A60.
Is #9f8a60 a warm or cool color?+
#9F8A60 (#9F8A60) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9f8a60 belong to?+
#9F8A60 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 25%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #9f8a60 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9F8A60 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.34:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9f8a60?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9F8A60 (#9F8A60) is 4139 C Burlap, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9F8A60 in design

Practical guidance for using #9f8a60 (#9F8A60) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9F8A60 (#9F8A60) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9F8A60 (#9F8A60) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9F8A60 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #9f8a60 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#9F8A60 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #9F8A60

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #9f8a60 (#9F8A60). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold