#9E9857
Muted Yellow
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About #9E9857 Muted Yellow
#9E9857 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 158 red, 152 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 55°, saturation of 29%, 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 #9E9857 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
55°
Hue
29%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9E9857 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9E9857 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9E9857 on White
Contrast Ratio2.96:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#9E9857 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.08:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9E9857 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9E9857 |
| RGB | rgb(158, 152, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 29%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 152, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 62.0%, 59.6%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 45%, 38% |
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