#9AA067 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated yellow feels dusty and muted, lending a mellow warmth to your palette. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, #9aa067 serves as an effective supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals, which provide the high contrast needed for readability. Use it carefully, as it can look muddy if paired with other desaturated earth tones.
Questions about #9aa067
What is #9aa067 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa067 is rgb(154, 160, 103), in HSL hsl(66, 23%, 52%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 36%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #9aa067?
This color excels when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, dark espresso, which anchor its muted yellow tones. Avoid pairing it with other muddy earth tones to prevent the palette from appearing flat or unclear.
Is #9aa067 considered a warm or cool color?
While it contains some green-leaning undertones, #9aa067 reads primarily as a warm, desaturated yellow. It functions as an aged or vintage-inspired neutral that brings a mellow, organic feel to digital interfaces without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #9aa067 readable on white or black?
#9aa067 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.