#9AA275 Hex Color
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#9aa275 is a dusty, ashy yellow with muted olive undertones and a warm, mellow finish. Its low saturation gives sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials a practical, approachable feel without loud energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown; black text remains highly readable, making it suitable for accessible interfaces. The hex code is #9aa275.
Questions about #9aa275
What is #9aa275 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa275 is rgb(154, 162, 117), in HSL hsl(71, 19%, 55%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 28%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9aa275?
#9aa275 pairs well with charcoal and deep brown, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its low-saturation character in grounded backgrounds, restrained accents, and practical design palettes for brands and interfaces.
Does #9aa275 look warm or cool?
#9aa275 reads as a warm-leaning yellow-olive because its blue component is much lower than its red and green, while its grayness softens the warmth and keeps it grounded in earthy palettes. It feels mellow rather than bright or energetic.
Is #9aa275 readable on white or black?
#9aa275 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.