#989C47 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #989c47 blends yellow and olive undertones into a mellow, earthy shade. Its low saturation suits organic branding, outdoor products, military-inspired layouts, and budget or sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or dark brown; black text remains highly legible at about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #989c47.
Questions about #989c47
What is #989c47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989c47 is rgb(152, 156, 71), in HSL hsl(63, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 54%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #989c47?
#989c47 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and dark brown, which sharpen its muted olive character without overpowering its warmth; terracotta or muted burgundy can add a richer accent in earthy palettes.
Does #989c47 feel warm or cool?
#989c47 reads as a warm, muted olive because its yellow undertone softens the green base; it suggests practicality, calm, and an outdoorsy feel, making it useful for packaging, utility-focused layouts, and grounded interfaces.
Is #989c47 readable on white or black?
#989c47 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.