#948A00 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #948a00 carries olive undertones that give its yellow base a mellow, practical edge. The hex code #948a00 suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction graphics as a focused accent beside charcoal or navy. Its dark value also supports readable black body text, reaching about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio for accessible layouts.
Questions about #948a00
What is #948a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948a00 is rgb(148, 138, 0), in HSL hsl(56, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 100%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #948a00?
What mood does #948a00 create?
#948a00 creates a warm, grounded, practical mood, with muted olive undertones that make its yellow base feel utilitarian and understated rather than bright, playful, or highly energetic in visual design.
Is #948a00 readable on white or black?
#948a00 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.