#979C54 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #979c54 blends yellow and olive with a mellow, earthy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests nature, tradition, and practical optimism, making it a strong supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding. Use the hex code #979c54 with dark brown or charcoal, and pair it with black text for clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #979c54
What is #979c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979c54 is rgb(151, 156, 84), in HSL hsl(64, 30%, 47%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 46%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #979c54?
It pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted terracotta, which reinforce its earthy warmth without competing with the subdued yellow-olive base. Use lighter neutrals for spacious layouts and darker accents for stronger definition.
Is #979c54 a warm or cool color?
#979c54 reads as a warm-leaning olive because its yellow component softens the green, while its low saturation keeps the result subdued rather than bright. That balance gives it a practical, natural mood suited to supportive backgrounds and accents.
What text color works best with #979c54?
For readable body copy, #979c54 generally works better with black text than white because its muted olive value creates strong contrast with black but weaker contrast with white, especially at normal text sizes.
Is #979c54 readable on white or black?
#979c54 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.