#95A251 Hex Color
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#95a251 is a warm, muted yellow with olive-green undertones and a mellow, practical character. Its low saturation supports sale, budget, and construction branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code for this color is #95a251, and black text offers strong readability on UI backgrounds.
Questions about #95a251
What is #95a251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95a251 is rgb(149, 162, 81), in HSL hsl(70, 33%, 48%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 50%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #95a251?
For balanced palettes, #95a251 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and muted terracotta, which temper its olive-yellow warmth and keep the overall design grounded rather than harsh or overly bright. Use darker tones for structure and lighter neutrals for space.
Does #95a251 look warm or cool?
#95a251 reads as warm because its yellow base dominates, while olive-green undertones soften the brightness and add an earthy cast rather than a crisp, cool spring green or a vivid chartreuse. It appears more yellow beside blue or cool gray.
Is #95a251 readable on white or black?
#95a251 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.