#9FA96D Hex Color
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A soft yellow pulled toward green. #9fa96d is unsaturated and light, so it reads mellow, like dried grass or split pea rather than lemon. Black text passes easily on it, near 8.4:1 contrast, which makes the hex code a safe choice for gentle backgrounds. Pair it with plum or charcoal to keep it from looking washed out.
Questions about #9fa96d
What is #9fa96d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fa96d is rgb(159, 169, 109), in HSL hsl(70, 26%, 55%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 36%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #9fa96d?
#9fa96d flatters plum, burgundy, and charcoal, which give its muted yellow some depth. Next to pure white it can look faded, so try cream or deeper neutrals instead.
Is #9fa96d readable on white or black?
#9fa96d has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.