#919666 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried sage and military khaki, #919666 is a dusty olive with a warm yellow undertone. Its very low saturation reads mellow and earthy, which fits outdoor brands and organic packaging. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, since large fields can turn muddy. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #919666
What is #919666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #919666 is rgb(145, 150, 102), in HSL hsl(66, 19%, 49%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #919666?
Plum and burgundy make the yellow undertone of #919666 read richer, while warm cream and charcoal keep it grounded. Skip bright greens, which flatten its dusty, muted character.
Can #919666 work as a background for text?
Yes, with black type. Black text on #919666 reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short, so save it for large graphics.
Is #919666 readable on white or black?
#919666 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.