#917F0A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #917f0a blends yellow with earthy olive undertones at a medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation gives layouts a mellow, grounded character suited to outdoor brands, organic products, construction, and budget-focused sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy, rather than a full background. The hex code #917f0a supports black text at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #917f0a
What is #917f0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917f0a is rgb(145, 127, 10), in HSL hsl(52, 87%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 93%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #917f0a?
Does #917f0a read as warm or cool?
#917f0a reads as warm because its yellow base is tempered by earthy olive undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded mood rather than the crisp brightness associated with clear, saturated yellow. It works well for outdoor, organic, utility, and sale-focused accents.
Is #917f0a readable on white or black?
#917f0a has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.