#9AA615 Hex Color
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Loud, leafy yellow with a green edge. The hex code #9aa615 has enough saturation for sale tags, highlights, and calls to action, but it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. Its warm undertone pulls toward orange territory (see what colors make orange). Black text hits about 7.8:1 contrast on it, so it clears AA behind body copy.
Questions about #9aa615
What is #9aa615 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa615 is rgb(154, 166, 21), in HSL hsl(65, 78%, 37%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 87%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9aa615?
Dark, muted tones like charcoal or plum keep its warmth intact and make the yellow feel richer. White works, but it can wash this shade out at large sizes.
Is #9aa615 readable on white or black?
#9aa615 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.