#949D7D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive green features strong yellow undertones that suggest an earthy, natural quality. Its muted character makes it an excellent base for outdoor or organic brand palettes. Black text provides high contrast on this shade, ensuring readability for UI applications. Designers should use the hex code #949d7d alongside deep, cool charcoals to create a balanced, grounded color scheme.
Questions about #949d7d
What is #949d7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949d7d is rgb(148, 157, 125), in HSL hsl(77, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 20%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #949d7d?
#949d7d works best when paired with deep, cool tones that ground its natural yellow undertones. Try combining it with charcoal or deep navy blue for a balanced palette, or use crisp white to let the dusty green stand out effectively.
Is #949d7d readable on white or black?
#949d7d has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.