#938781 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #938781 blends a dusty orange cast with soft gray undertones. Its low saturation feels grounded while suggesting optimism, independence, and creative energy. The hex code #938781 works well as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, or youth-focused designs. Black text provides about 6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #938781
What is #938781 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #938781 is rgb(147, 135, 129), in HSL hsl(20, 8%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 12%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #938781?
#938781 pairs well with cream, black, charcoal, muted terracotta, and deep burgundy, balancing its dusty orange cast with darker or warmer accents. For a softer palette, choose cream; for stronger definition, choose charcoal, while terracotta or burgundy can reinforce its earthy warmth without overpowering its muted base.
Is #938781 a warm or cool color?
#938781 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its gray base carries a subtle dusty orange cast, though its low saturation keeps it restrained rather than reading like a strong orange or terracotta. It suits earthy layouts that need softness without intense color.
Is #938781 readable on white or black?
#938781 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.