#908B6B Hex Color
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A dusty, muted olive, #908b6b carries an ashy, desaturated quality that feels grounded and earthy. Because it lacks intense chroma, it works best as a supporting background element rather than a focal point. Pair this hue with charcoal grays or deep burgundies to keep designs from feeling washed out. The hex code for this neutral shade is #908b6b, and it provides enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #908b6b
What is #908b6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908b6b is rgb(144, 139, 107), in HSL hsl(52, 15%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 26%, 44%.
What colors pair well with the #908b6b olive tone?
Is #908b6b an effective choice for text on a white background?
Using #908b6b for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against pure white, making it difficult to read. It functions much better as a decorative graphic element or a background color for dark text.
Is #908b6b readable on white or black?
#908b6b has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.