#9B8A59
Muted Yellow
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About #9B8A59 Muted Yellow
#9B8A59 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 155 red, 138 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 45°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 48%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #9B8A59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
45°
Hue
27%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9B8A59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9B8A59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9B8A59 on White
Contrast Ratio3.4:1
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Aa#9B8A59 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.17:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9B8A59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9B8A59 |
| RGB | rgb(155, 138, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(45, 27%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 138, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 60.8%, 54.1%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 43%, 39% |
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