#9f8c73 - Archivist color

Warm, muted taupe with soft brown and stone-gray undertones, this color feels like aged leather or sun-faded linen. It carries a gentle warmth without being overly yellow, recalling dried tea, weathered wood, and vintage paper. Subtle earthy depth makes it versatile—calming in interiors, sophisticated in textiles, and grounding when paired with deep greens, navy, or creamy whites. It suggests comfort and quiet elegance, lending spaces and designs a resilient, natural character rather than bold brightness.

color #9f8c73

#9f8c73 color RGB value is 159, 140, 115, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.119, 0.277, 0.376. Alternative names for that color are: archivist, gray, donkey brown, beaver, green.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
159, 140, 115
rgb(159, 140, 115)
CMYK
0.00, 0.119, 0.277, 0.376
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sRGB
0.624, 0.549, 0.451
rgb(62.4% 54.9% 45.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.598, 0.544, 0.453
color(a98-rgb 0.598 0.544 0.453)
HCT
76.6, 13.2, 59.3
color(--hct 76.6 9.1% 59.3%)
HSL
34.1, 18.6, 53.7
hsl(34.1 18.6% 53.7%)
HSV
34.1, 27.7, 62.4
color(--hsv 34.1 27.7% 62.4%)
HWB
34.1, 45.1, 37.6
hwb(34.1 45.1% 37.6%)
Lab
59.5, 4.44, 16.2
lab(59.5 4.44 16.2)
P3
0.611, 0.552, 0.463
color(display-p3 0.611 0.552 0.463)
XYZ D50
0.277, 0.276, 0.153
color(xyz-d50 0.277 0.276 0.153)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9f8c73
RGB:159 140 115
HSL:34.09deg 18.64% 53.73%
HEX:#73869f
RGB:115 134 159
HSL:214.09deg 18.64% 53.73%

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