#939684 Hex Color
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#939684 is a dusty yellow with ashy gray and soft olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a practical, understated mood, while its medium lightness suggests opportunity and positivity. Use it as a supporting tone in sale, budget, or construction branding, especially with charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #939684.
Questions about #939684
What is #939684 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939684 is rgb(147, 150, 132), in HSL hsl(70, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 12%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #939684?
Charcoal pairs especially well with #939684, adding crisp contrast without overpowering its dusty yellow base, while warm neutrals, muted olive, and restrained terracotta extend its earthy palette for branding, interfaces, and supporting backgrounds.
Does #939684 look warm or cool?
#939684 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its dusty yellow base carries soft olive undertones, while the ashy gray reduces saturation and keeps its warmth restrained, calm, and practical rather than bright or playful.
What text color works best on #939684?
Black text provides strong contrast on #939684, while white text is weaker and may not suit small type, making black the safer choice for body copy, interface labels, and important information.
Is #939684 readable on white or black?
#939684 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.