#979A8F Hex Color
A dusty yellow with practical restraint
#979a8f is an ashy, dusty yellow with a muted green-gray cast and low saturation. Its softened lightness feels practical rather than bright, supporting themes of opportunity, positivity, and budget-conscious design. Use it as a supporting tone in sale graphics, construction branding, or interface panels, though it can look muddy beside stark white. Black text has strong contrast.
Questions about #979a8f
What is #979a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979a8f is rgb(151, 154, 143), in HSL hsl(76, 5%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 7%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #979a8f?
#979a8f pairs well with charcoal for readable structure, while burgundy adds a restrained warm accent without making the palette feel bright. Cream and muted brown also support its dusty, practical character. Keep saturated colors limited to small details.
Is #979a8f readable on white or black?
#979a8f has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.