#9DA091 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty yellow lands somewhere between olive and grey. The hex code for this color is #9da091. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids looking overly bright or aggressive. It pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded, industrial look. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it functions well as a large background or a neutral supporting block in UI design.
Questions about #9da091
What is #9da091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da091 is rgb(157, 160, 145), in HSL hsl(72, 7%, 60%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 9%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9da091?
Is #9da091 considered a warm or cool color?
#9da091 sits in a unique middle ground because the yellow base gives it warmth, but the heavy grey desaturation cools it down significantly. This dual nature allows it to feel organic without being overly vibrant or demanding on the eyes.
Is #9da091 readable on white or black?
#9da091 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.