#9C9E17 Hex Color
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This earthy, saturated olive-yellow feels energetic and approachable. Because of its muddy undertones, #9c9e17 works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or slate greys to create a grounded, modern look. The hex code for this shade is #9c9e17, which provides sufficient contrast for readable, small black text in UI designs.
Questions about #9c9e17
What is #9c9e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c9e17 is rgb(156, 158, 23), in HSL hsl(61, 75%, 35%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 85%, 38%.
What colors work best with #9c9e17?
This shade pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate greys to create a grounded, modern look. The contrast between the vibrant, earthy olive-yellow and the neutral darkness of these greys helps balance the color's natural intensity.
How does #9c9e17 function in a UI layout?
Used as a vibrant accent color rather than a primary background, #9c9e17 provides enough contrast to remain readable when paired with black text. Its muddy undertone keeps it from feeling too overwhelming on screen-based interfaces.
Is #9c9e17 readable on white or black?
#9c9e17 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.