#979479 Hex Color
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Neither bright yellow nor pure green, #979479 sits in muted olive territory with a dusty, ashy cast. That low saturation reads calm and grounded, which suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and earthy interiors. It pairs well with deep navy or terracotta for contrast. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, since its grayness can look flat at large sizes.
Questions about #979479
What is #979479 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979479 is rgb(151, 148, 121), in HSL hsl(54, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 20%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #979479?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #979479. Its muted olive base lets richer accents stand out, so cream or soft white text also stays readable against it.
Is #979479 readable on white or black?
#979479 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.