#959174 Hex Color
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#959174 is a dusty, ashy yellow-olive with low saturation and a softened, earthy presence. This hex code suits outdoor, organic, budget, and utility-focused branding without feeling vivid or demanding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream, since its muted value can look muddy across large areas. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #959174
What is #959174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959174 is rgb(149, 145, 116), in HSL hsl(53, 13%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 22%, 42%.
Does #959174 read as a warm or cool color?
#959174 reads slightly warm because its muted yellow base outweighs the green influence, while its grayness keeps the impression restrained rather than sunny and helps it sit comfortably with natural materials and warm neutrals.
Where does #959174 work best in a design palette?
Use #959174 as a supporting color for outdoor, organic, utility, or budget-focused branding, especially alongside charcoal text and warm cream surfaces where its dusty yellow-olive character adds structure without overpowering brighter accents.
Is #959174 readable on white or black?
#959174 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.