#9DA174 Hex Color
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The hex code #9da174 is a warm, dusty yellow with ashy olive undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow brightness suggests practical optimism, making it useful for budget, sale, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this color and meets WCAG AA standards.
Questions about #9da174
What is #9da174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da174 is rgb(157, 161, 116), in HSL hsl(65, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 28%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9da174?
Does #9da174 read as a warm or cool color?
Although #9da174 contains olive undertones, its yellow base makes it read warm overall; the gray, low-saturation quality keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright or sunny in most interfaces and palettes. It suits earthy, practical moods more than crisp or high-energy ones.
Is #9da174 readable on white or black?
#9da174 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.