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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9C8F76 — Moss
#9C8F76 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 39° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #9C8F76
- f9f8f6
- e5e1db
- d1cbc0
- bdb5a4
- aa9e89
- 96886e
- 7c705a
- 605746
- 453f32
- 2a261e
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #9C8F76
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9C8F76 FAQ
What color is #9C8F76?
#9C8F76 is a shade of moss in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C8F76?
#9C8F76 is rgb(156, 143, 118) in RGB, hsl(39, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C8F76?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.6:1.
What colors go well with #9C8F76?
Its direct complement is #77849C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77979C and #7D779C gives you contrast without the vibration.