#9AA01E Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #9aa01e is a mellow yellow with olive-green undertones and enough depth to avoid looking childish. Its upbeat character suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy, while black text remains highly legible at about 7.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #9aa01e.
Questions about #9aa01e
What is #9aa01e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa01e is rgb(154, 160, 30), in HSL hsl(63, 68%, 37%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 81%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9aa01e?
#9aa01e pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals because these deeper, restrained colors balance its yellow-green warmth while keeping the palette practical and readable across interfaces and printed materials. Use it as an accent or supporting color.
Does #9aa01e read as warm or cool?
#9aa01e reads as a warm yellow because its strong yellow base is softened by olive-green undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded feel rather than the sharp brightness associated with clean lemon yellows.
Is #9aa01e readable on white or black?
#9aa01e has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.