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#9A9D39 color code is #9A9D39. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9a9d39.

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#9A9D39 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9A9D39 is 0.3128. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.89:1 against white and 7.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9A9D39 on white2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9A9D39 on black7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9A9D392.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9A9D397.26:1AAA

#9A9D39 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9A9D39?+
The hex code for #9A9D39 is #9A9D39. In RGB it's rgb(154, 157, 57), and in HSL it's hsl(62, 47%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #9A9D39?+
#9A9D39 in RGB is (154, 157, 57). Written in CSS: rgb(154, 157, 57).
What is the CMYK value of #9A9D39?+
#9A9D39 converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 64%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9A9D39.
Is #9a9d39 a warm or cool color?+
#9A9D39 (#9A9D39) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 62° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9a9d39 belong to?+
#9A9D39 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 62°, 47%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #9a9d39 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9A9D39 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.89:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9a9d39?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9A9D39 (#9A9D39) is 17-0535 Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9A9D39 in design

Practical guidance for using #9a9d39 (#9A9D39) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9A9D39 (#9A9D39) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9A9D39 (#9A9D39) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#9A9D39 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

#9A9D39 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.

Brands that use #9A9D39

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #9a9d39 (#9A9D39). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold