#97978D Hex Color
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#97978d is an ashy yellow with dusty gray undertones, giving it a muted, practical character. Its low saturation suits construction branding, budget layouts, and sale graphics where grounded positivity feels more useful than bright yellow. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal, and choose black text for clear contrast. The hex code is #97978d.
Questions about #97978d
What is #97978d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97978d is rgb(151, 151, 141), in HSL hsl(60, 5%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #97978d?
#97978d pairs well with charcoal, muted olive, and warm off-white, reinforcing its grounded yellow-gray character without making the palette feel bright. Use charcoal for structure and a lighter neutral for breathing room.
Does #97978d read as warm or cool?
#97978d reads as a warm-neutral gray because its subdued yellow cast comes from a lower blue channel, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained. It feels earthy and practical rather than bright or sunny in most layouts.
Is #97978d easy to read with black or white text?
Black text offers strong contrast on #97978d, while white text has weaker contrast and may not suit smaller type. Check the exact font size and weight in your contrast tool before using this muted background for essential content.
Is #97978d readable on white or black?
#97978d has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.