#979259 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive carries an earthy quality that suits nature branding and outdoor gear. Because the tone is muted, use it as an accent or secondary color rather than a large background to avoid a muddy feel. Black text offers excellent readability against #979259, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for this versatile shade is #979259.
Questions about #979259
What is #979259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979259 is rgb(151, 146, 89), in HSL hsl(55, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 41%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #979259 for a balanced design?
The muted nature of #979259 works exceptionally well when contrasted against a deep charcoal or a clean, crisp off-white. You can also ground the earthy olive by pairing it with a warm terracotta for a natural, desert-inspired aesthetic that feels sophisticated rather than muddy.
Is #979259 a good choice for text on a white background?
Using #979259 as body text on a standard white background is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast for accessibility. Instead, keep this shade as a decorative accent or graphical element, while relying on darker tones like pure black or dark grey for readable text.
Is #979259 readable on white or black?
#979259 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.