#938A78 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted grey-yellow creates a calm and grounded visual foundation. Because it is highly desaturated, #938a78 works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking muddy. With strong contrast for black text, this hex code is an accessible choice for body copy or large UI elements.
Questions about #938a78
What is #938a78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #938a78 is rgb(147, 138, 120), in HSL hsl(40, 11%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #938a78?
Is #938a78 readable on white or black?
#938a78 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.