#9A9F6D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted yellow leans heavily into green territory. #9a9f6d feels grounded and approachable, making it a reliable choice for buttons or accents that need to signal activity without overwhelming the eye. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern look. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well as a background for readable, high-density content.
Questions about #9a9f6d
What is #9a9f6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a9f6d is rgb(154, 159, 109), in HSL hsl(66, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 31%, 38%.
How should I use #9a9f6d in a color palette?
#9a9f6d works best as a stabilizing base or a secondary accent when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate. It brings a natural, organic feel that prevents layouts from feeling too stark or clinical.
Is #9a9f6d better for backgrounds or UI elements?
Because #9a9f6d is highly readable against dark text, it serves as an excellent, low-glare background for content-heavy pages. Its muted tone also makes it a reliable, non-distracting choice for buttons that need to signal activity without overwhelming the interface.
Is #9a9f6d readable on white or black?
#9a9f6d has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.