#979487 Hex Color
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#979487 is a muted, desaturated yellow with heavy grey undertones. It functions best as a supporting tone or a neutral background rather than a main color. Because of its dusty character, it pairs well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for web interfaces that require readability without stark white backgrounds.
Questions about #979487
What is #979487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979487 is rgb(151, 148, 135), in HSL hsl(49, 7%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 11%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #979487 in a design scheme?
Is #979487 suitable for text on a white background?
#979487 generally lacks the contrast required for accessibility standards when placed directly against white text or backgrounds. It performs much better as a background color for dark, high-contrast text, such as charcoal or deep brown, which ensures optimal readability.
Is #979487 readable on white or black?
#979487 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.