#979980 Hex Color
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#979980 is a muted, dusty olive with strong yellow undertones that lean toward a desaturated, utilitarian gray. Because of its low chroma, this shade serves as an excellent neutral backdrop for outdoor or military-inspired branding. It lacks the punch needed for primary UI elements but provides ample contrast for readable black text. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to ground its washed-out character.
Questions about #979980
What is #979980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979980 is rgb(151, 153, 128), in HSL hsl(65, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 16%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #979980?
Because #979980 is a desaturated, utilitarian olive, it pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep black to ground its lightness. For a softer, earthier palette, try pairing it with creamy off-whites or muted terracotta tones.
Is #979980 considered a warm or cool color?
#979980 leans warm due to its distinct yellow undertones, though its high level of desaturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or energetic. It functions more like a structural, gray-leaning neutral than a true green, making it versatile for subdued interfaces.
Is #979980 readable on white or black?
#979980 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.