#9AA579 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #9aa579 acts as a sophisticated, desaturated yellow. This tone works best as a primary background color, offering a mellow alternative to stark white. With an 8.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it provides excellent accessibility for body copy. The hex code #9aa579 excels in organic, spring-themed palettes, pairing effectively with dark slate grays or deep, earthy browns for balance.
Questions about #9aa579
What is #9aa579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa579 is rgb(154, 165, 121), in HSL hsl(75, 20%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 27%, 35%.
What color combinations work best with #9aa579?
The desaturated yellow of #9aa579 pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, earthy browns to anchor the composition. Using it alongside lighter, creamy tones maintains its organic feel, while adding soft teals can create a balanced, nature-inspired palette.
Is #9aa579 readable on white or black?
#9aa579 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.