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#958F0E color code is #958F0E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #958f0e.

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#958F0E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #958F0E is 0.2607. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.38:1 against white and 6.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#958F0E on white3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#958F0E on black6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #958F0E3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #958F0E6.21:1AA

#958F0E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #958F0E?+
The hex code for #958F0E is #958F0E. In RGB it's rgb(149, 143, 14), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 83%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #958F0E?+
#958F0E in RGB is (149, 143, 14). Written in CSS: rgb(149, 143, 14).
What is the CMYK value of #958F0E?+
#958F0E converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 91%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #958F0E.
Is #958f0e a warm or cool color?+
#958F0E (#958F0E) 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 #958f0e belong to?+
#958F0E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 83%, 32% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #958f0e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#958F0E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.38:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #958f0e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #958F0E (#958F0E) is 7745 C Olive Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #958F0E in design

Practical guidance for using #958f0e (#958F0E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#958F0E (#958F0E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #958F0E (#958F0E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#958F0E 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 — #958f0e 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

#958F0E 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.