#96A12A Hex Color
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This muted olive yellow balances earthy warmth with an energetic undertone. Because it is highly readable, #96a12a works well for small body text and UI labels where accessibility is a priority. Avoid using it as a large background, as the desaturated quality can appear muddy in full-page applications. Instead, pair this shade with deep charcoal or navy to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Questions about #96a12a
What is #96a12a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a12a is rgb(150, 161, 42), in HSL hsl(66, 59%, 40%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 74%, 37%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #96a12a for a modern interface?
Is #96a12a a good choice for large website backgrounds?
Avoid using #96a12a as a large-scale background because its desaturated, earthy quality can easily appear muddy or flat on wide displays. It functions much more effectively as an accent color for buttons, labels, or iconography.
Is #96a12a readable on white or black?
#96a12a has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.