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#949151 color code is #949151. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #949151.

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#949151 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #949151 is 0.2714. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.27:1 against white and 6.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#949151 on white3.27:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#949151 on black6.43:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9491513.27:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9491516.43:1AA

#949151 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #949151?+
The hex code for #949151 is #949151. In RGB it's rgb(148, 145, 81), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 29%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #949151?+
#949151 in RGB is (148, 145, 81). Written in CSS: rgb(148, 145, 81).
What is the CMYK value of #949151?+
#949151 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 45%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #949151.
Is #949151 a warm or cool color?+
#949151 (#949151) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #949151 belong to?+
#949151 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 29%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #949151 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#949151 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.27:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #949151?+
The nearest Pantone match for #949151 (#949151) is 17-0535 Moss Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #949151 in design

Practical guidance for using #949151 (#949151) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#949151 (#949151) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #949151 (#949151) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#949151 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #949151 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#949151 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.