Archivist Color – #9f8c73: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Archivist color hex code is #9f8c73, and it is composed of 62% red, 55% green and 45% blue.
Archivist is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Archivist color (#9f8c73) against dark backgrounds.

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Archivist Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Archivist, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9f8c73 |
| RGB | rgb(159,140,115) |
| HSL | hsl(34,18.6%,53.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 28, 38 |
| HSV | 34, 28, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 55, 45 |
| XYZ | 26.8, 27.4, 20.1 |
| LAB | 59.3, 3.1, 16 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.47 (passes WCAG AA) |









