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#989018 color code is #989018. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #989018.

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#989018 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #989018 is 0.2669. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#989018 on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#989018 on black6.34:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9890183.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9890186.34:1AA

#989018 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #989018?+
The hex code for #989018 is #989018. In RGB it's rgb(152, 144, 24), and in HSL it's hsl(56, 73%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #989018?+
#989018 in RGB is (152, 144, 24). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 144, 24).
What is the CMYK value of #989018?+
#989018 converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 84%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #989018.
Is #989018 a warm or cool color?+
#989018 (#989018) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 56° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #989018 belong to?+
#989018 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 56°, 73%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #989018 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#989018 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #989018?+
The nearest Pantone match for #989018 (#989018) is 7745 C Olive Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #989018 in design

Practical guidance for using #989018 (#989018) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#989018 (#989018) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 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, #989018 (#989018) 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

#989018 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 — #989018 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

#989018 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.