#939D87 Hex Color
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#939d87 is a muted, dusty olive with heavy grey undertones. It lacks the punch of bright lime, functioning better as a grounded, natural background than a focal point. Because it is desaturated, it pairs well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking muddy. The hex code #939d87 maintains a 7.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, making it a safe choice for readable body content.
Questions about #939d87
What is #939d87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939d87 is rgb(147, 157, 135), in HSL hsl(87, 10%, 57%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 14%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #939d87?
Because #939d87 is a desaturated olive, it functions best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal for text or vibrant warm tones like burnt orange for accents. These combinations prevent the color from appearing muddy while maintaining a grounded, sophisticated visual balance.
Is #939d87 readable on white or black?
#939d87 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.