#9E8E51
Muted Yellow
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About #9E8E51 Muted Yellow
#9E8E51 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 158 red, 142 green, and 81 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 48°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #9E8E51 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
48°
Hue
32%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9E8E51 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9E8E51 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9E8E51 on White
Contrast Ratio3.26:1
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Aa#9E8E51 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.44:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9E8E51 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9E8E51 |
| RGB | rgb(158, 142, 81) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 32%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 142, 81 |
| RGB Percent | 62.0%, 55.7%, 31.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 10%, 49%, 38% |
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