#979D35 Hex Color
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Think dried grass with a shot of mustard. This muted olive yellow, #979d35, carries an earthy warmth that suits organic packaging, outdoor brands, and budget-friendly sale graphics. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and set black text on top for readable contrast.
Questions about #979d35
What is #979d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979d35 is rgb(151, 157, 53), in HSL hsl(63, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 66%, 38%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #979d35?
Deep navy makes this olive yellow look richer than beige or cream does. For a softer scheme, try charcoal text, warm off-whites, or a muted terracotta accent.
Is #979d35 readable on white or black?
#979d35 has a 2.92:1 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.