#918B74 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive acts as a grounding neutral for organic brand identities and UI backgrounds. Its desaturated, ashy quality prevents it from overpowering designs, though it can appear muddy when used in large, solid blocks. It maintains excellent readability with high-contrast black text. The hex code for this subtle, earthy tone is #918b74.
Questions about #918b74
What is #918b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #918b74 is rgb(145, 139, 116), in HSL hsl(48, 12%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 20%, 43%.
What design elements pair best with #918b74?
Because #918b74 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it serves as an excellent neutral backdrop for charcoal or deep espresso text. It also creates a natural, sophisticated palette when paired with muted cream, terracotta, or soft sage accents.
Is #918b74 considered a warm or cool color?
This color leans slightly warm due to its yellow-green undertones, though its desaturation makes it act more like a neutral gray. It lacks the intense vibrancy of a pure olive, allowing it to function reliably across both print and digital mediums.
Is #918b74 readable on white or black?
#918b74 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.