#947C0C Hex Color
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This unsaturated mustard-olive tone feels grounded and earthy. Because it carries a heavy, muted yellow profile, it works best as a supporting accent or organic texture rather than a dominant background. Pair #947c0c with charcoal gray or deep slate to bring out its warmth. The hex code for this mellow, natural shade is #947c0c, which provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #947c0c
What is #947c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947c0c is rgb(148, 124, 12), in HSL hsl(49, 85%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 92%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #947c0c?
Is #947c0c suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
#947c0c typically provides insufficient contrast against dark backgrounds for accessible body text, as it sits in a mid-tone yellow range. Use it primarily as an accent color for graphics, borders, or iconography rather than for small, readable UI text.
Is #947c0c readable on white or black?
#947c0c has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.