#9E8A61
Muted Yellow
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About #9E8A61 Muted Yellow
#9E8A61 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 158 red, 138 green, and 97 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 40°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #9E8A61 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
40°
Hue
24%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9E8A61 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9E8A61 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9E8A61 on White
Contrast Ratio3.35:1
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Aa#9E8A61 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.26:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9E8A61 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9E8A61 |
| RGB | rgb(158, 138, 97) |
| HSL | hsl(40, 24%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 138, 97 |
| RGB Percent | 62.0%, 54.1%, 38.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 13%, 39%, 38% |
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