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#909A47 color code is #909A47. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #909a47.

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#909A47 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #909A47 is 0.2950. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.04:1 against white and 6.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#909A47 on white3.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#909A47 on black6.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #909A473.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #909A476.90:1AA

#909A47 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #909A47?+
The hex code for #909A47 is #909A47. In RGB it's rgb(144, 154, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(67, 37%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #909A47?+
#909A47 in RGB is (144, 154, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 154, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #909A47?+
#909A47 converts to CMYK(6%, 0%, 54%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #909A47.
Is #909a47 a warm or cool color?+
#909A47 (#909A47) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 67° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #909a47 belong to?+
#909A47 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 67°, 37%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #909a47 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#909A47 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #909a47?+
The nearest Pantone match for #909A47 (#909A47) is 17-0535 Moss Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #909A47 in design

Practical guidance for using #909a47 (#909A47) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#909A47 (#909A47) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #909A47 (#909A47) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#909A47 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#909A47 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.