#98971C Hex Color
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This muted, olive-leaning yellow feels organic and grounded rather than bright or synthetic. Because of its lower saturation, it avoids the harshness of pure yellows while maintaining a warm, approachable energy. The hex code for this shade is #98971c. It works best as an accent color paired with deep charcoal or slate gray, as black text provides high contrast for readable, accessible typography.
Questions about #98971c
What is #98971c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98971c is rgb(152, 151, 28), in HSL hsl(60, 69%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 82%, 40%.
How can I best pair #98971c in a design layout?
This muted yellow works best when balanced against neutral, darker shades like charcoal or slate gray, which anchor its organic warmth. Avoid using it as a primary background for text, as it may lack sufficient contrast without careful adjustment.
Is #98971c considered a warm or cool color?
#98971c is definitely a warm color, leaning heavily into earthy, olive-gold territory rather than cool green or blue. Its lower saturation makes it feel approachable and soft, suitable for designs that require a natural, non-synthetic palette without appearing overly bright.
Is #98971c readable on white or black?
#98971c has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.