#947A34 Hex Color
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This muted, warm yellow-olive brings an earthy, organic feel to design projects. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a full background. Pair #947a34 with deep charcoal or crisp black text for maximum readability. The hex code #947a34 provides enough contrast for accessible body text, though it can appear muddy when used in overly large blocks.
Questions about #947a34
What is #947a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947a34 is rgb(148, 122, 52), in HSL hsl(44, 48%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 65%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #947a34 in a design layout?
How does #947a34 perform as a primary background color?
Because #947a34 has a mid-range saturation, it often appears muddy or overwhelming if used for large background blocks. It works far better as a subtle secondary accent, border, or decorative element where its complex, earthy character can provide depth without sacrificing layout clarity.
Is #947a34 readable on white or black?
#947a34 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.