#969E0F Hex Color
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Mellow yellow with an olive undertone. #969e0f reads earthy and warm rather than bright, so it shines as a dominant base in sale banners, budget branding, or construction signage. Pair it with cream or charcoal to keep its warmth. Black text passes easily on this hex code, hitting about 7.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #969e0f
What is #969e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969e0f is rgb(150, 158, 15), in HSL hsl(63, 83%, 34%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 91%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #969e0f?
Cream, charcoal, and deep brown flatter #969e0f without dulling its warmth. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they make this shade look muddy by comparison. White works only in small doses.
Is #969e0f readable on white or black?
#969e0f has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.