#949D56 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated olive tone brings an earthy warmth to outdoor branding and nature themes. Because it sits between yellow and green, #949d56 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It offers excellent legibility for black text with a 7.2:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code to anchor organic palettes without overwhelming your design.
Questions about #949d56
What is #949d56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949d56 is rgb(148, 157, 86), in HSL hsl(68, 29%, 48%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 45%, 38%.
How should I use #949d56 in my color palette?
#949d56 works best as an earthy accent or secondary tone rather than a dominant background color. It creates a grounded, natural feel when paired with charcoal for text or softer neutrals like cream and beige to maintain an organic aesthetic.
Is #949d56 readable on white or black?
#949d56 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.