#918C79 Hex Color
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#918c79 is a muted yellow with heavy gray undertones, closer to dusty khaki than anything bright. Its low saturation reads calm and understated, which suits supporting elements, sale banners, and budget-friendly branding. Black text clears WCAG AA at about 6.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with deep terracotta or plum to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #918c79
What is #918c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #918c79 is rgb(145, 140, 121), in HSL hsl(48, 10%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 17%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #918c79?
Deep terracotta, plum, and navy all give #918c79 enough contrast to look intentional instead of muddy. Keep bright yellows out of the palette, since they exaggerate its gray undertones and make it read washed out.
Is #918c79 a warm or cool color?
#918c79 leans warm, since its base hue sits in the yellow range, but the heavy gray desaturation dulls that warmth. On screen it often reads closer to neutral, especially next to genuinely warm browns or creams.
Can #918c79 be used as a background color?
Yes. Black text on #918c79 reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Just avoid placing it beside plain white, where its muted tone can look faded.
Is #918c79 readable on white or black?
#918c79 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.