#959B3C Hex Color
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Reach for #959b3c when a project needs something earthy but never loud. This muted olive-yellow reads warm and mellow, closer to dried moss than fresh grass. Its low saturation keeps big areas calm, though it can turn muddy on screens, so lean on charcoal or cream to give it definition. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #959b3c
What is #959b3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959b3c is rgb(149, 155, 60), in HSL hsl(64, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 61%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #959b3c?
Cream, charcoal, and deep brown flatter #959b3c best, because its muted warmth needs lighter or darker neighbors to stay visible. A dusty terracotta accent works too, adding contrast without fighting the earthy tone.
Is #959b3c readable on white or black?
#959b3c has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.