#9E9064 Hex Color
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#9e9064 is a dusty olive yellow with a muted, ashy warmth. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits outdoor gear, military palettes, and budget-friendly branding. Pair it with cream or navy for a grounded combo; next to white it can look flat. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast on this hex code, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #9e9064
What is #9e9064 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9064 is rgb(158, 144, 100), in HSL hsl(46, 23%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 37%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e9064?
Cream, navy, and terracotta all flatter #9e9064. Its low saturation lets richer or brighter partners take the lead without clashing. Pale grays tend to wash it out.
Is #9e9064 readable on white or black?
#9e9064 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.