#949C34 Hex Color
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#949c34 is a muted olive yellow with a warm, earthy cast. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads natural rather than bright. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 7.1:1 contrast, which makes it workable for organic packaging and outdoor branding. Try it as a 30% supporting tone against charcoal or cream; at large sizes it can turn muddy.
Questions about #949c34
What is #949c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949c34 is rgb(148, 156, 52), in HSL hsl(65, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 67%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #949c34?
#949c34 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep burgundy. Its muted warmth also flatters terracotta accents in earthy, outdoor-leaning palettes.
Is #949c34 readable on white or black?
#949c34 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.