#9EA32A Hex Color
Muted, earthy olive with yellow undertones
This muted, olive-leaning yellow feels earthy and accessible rather than energetic. Because it is somewhat desaturated, #9ea32a works well as a subtle accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its warmth without overwhelming the palette. The hex code for this mellow, construction-ready shade is #9ea32a, and it maintains enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #9ea32a
What is #9ea32a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea32a is rgb(158, 163, 42), in HSL hsl(62, 59%, 40%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 74%, 36%.
What color palettes work best with #9ea32a?
#9ea32a functions best when paired with high-contrast, neutral shades that anchor its organic warmth. It looks particularly sophisticated alongside charcoal or deep espresso, creating a balanced look that prevents the yellow tones from appearing too washed out or overly bright.
Is #9ea32a suitable for text and user interface design?
Because #9ea32a leans toward a desaturated olive, it provides decent readability but should generally be avoided for small body text against light backgrounds. Use it primarily for button borders, icon accents, or hover states where readability standards are easily met with contrasting elements.
Is #9ea32a readable on white or black?
#9ea32a has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.