#918C82 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #918c82 blends dusty yellow with a strong gray cast. Its low saturation creates a practical, weathered feel suited to sale, budget, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown, rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #918c82.
Questions about #918c82
What is #918c82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #918c82 is rgb(145, 140, 130), in HSL hsl(40, 6%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #918c82?
#918c82 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, warm white, and subdued earth tones, since its dusty yellow undertone and gray cast keep combinations grounded; these darker neutrals also provide useful definition for layouts and text.
Is #918c82 warm or cool?
#918c82 reads as a muted warm neutral, with dusty yellow adding warmth while its strong gray cast softens the hue and prevents it from feeling overly sunny or vivid in most uses.
Is #918c82 readable on white or black?
#918c82 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.