#9CA655 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, this yellow carries olive undertones that give it a mellow, grounded feel. The hex code #9ca655 suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction materials, and opportunity-focused campaigns without looking loud. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown as a supporting tone. Black text remains highly legible, with about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9ca655
What is #9ca655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ca655 is rgb(156, 166, 85), in HSL hsl(67, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 49%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9ca655?
The hex color #9ca655 pairs well with charcoal and dark brown, which ground its warm olive-yellow cast without competing with it in layouts that need a calm, practical feel and clear visual hierarchy.
Is #9ca655 a warm or cool color?
The hex color #9ca655 reads warm because its yellow base is softened by olive undertones rather than blue or gray, giving it a mellow, grounded character that feels practical instead of bright or playful.
Is #9ca655 readable on white or black?
#9ca655 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.