#9A974F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9A974F?

RGB(154, 151, 79), HSL(57.6, 32.2%, 45.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 1.9%, 48.7%, 39.6%).

Q: Does #9A974F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.04:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9A974F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 154, 151, 79, in HSL 57.6°, 32.2%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 1.9%, 48.7%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 1020 Olive Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#9A974F

RGB

154, 151, 79

HSL

57.6, 32.2%, 45.7%

HSV

57.6, 48.7%, 60.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.9%, 48.7%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.663 0.0945 106.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1020 Olive Yellow

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.