#938059 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #938059 is a warm yellow-olive with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow earthiness suggests restraint, tradition, and resilience rather than bold energy. The hex code #938059 works well as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused designs, though it can look flat against bright white.
Questions about #938059
What is #938059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #938059 is rgb(147, 128, 89), in HSL hsl(40, 25%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 39%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #938059?
#938059 pairs best with charcoal text and restrained warm accents such as terracotta, while muted navy can add structure; these combinations preserve its dusty yellow-olive character without making the palette feel bright or overly formal.
Is #938059 readable on white or black?
#938059 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.