#9B9559
Muted Yellow
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About #9B9559 Muted Yellow
#9B9559 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 155 red, 149 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 55°, 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 #9B9559 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
55°
Hue
27%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9B9559 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9B9559 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9B9559 on White
Contrast Ratio3.07:1
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Aa#9B9559 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.84:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9B9559 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9B9559 |
| RGB | rgb(155, 149, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 27%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 149, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 60.8%, 58.4%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 43%, 39% |
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