#947C44 Hex Color
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#947c44 is a muted, warm yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones and medium depth. Its mellow saturation suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy, cream, or charcoal, since large areas can look muddy. The hex code #947c44 supports readable black body text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #947c44
What is #947c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947c44 is rgb(148, 124, 68), in HSL hsl(42, 37%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 54%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #947c44?
The muted yellow-olive of #947c44 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, which give it cleaner contrast and keep its earthy warmth from looking muddy. Use it as an accent or supporting color rather than filling a large area.
Does #947c44 look warm or cool?
#947c44 reads warm because its yellow base is softened by olive and brown undertones, giving it a grounded, natural feel rather than a crisp green cast. This warmth works well in outdoor, organic, and practical visual systems.
Is #947c44 readable on white or black?
#947c44 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.