#947501 Hex Color
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#947501 is a muted olive with a yellow base and a warm, mellow feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits outdoor branding, organic packaging, and budget-friendly sale graphics. Treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, since it can turn muddy in large areas. Black text stays readable on it at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #947501
What is #947501 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947501 is rgb(148, 117, 1), in HSL hsl(47, 99%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 99%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #947501?
Cream and charcoal both flatter #947501 for an earthy, natural palette. Navy also works and looks richer against it than beige does, keeping the olive from reading flat.
Is #947501 readable on white or black?
#947501 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.