#947768 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated orange reads as an earthy neutral rather than a vivid hue. Because it is so muted, #947768 functions best as a stabilizing background or a subtle supporting tone. It avoids the harshness of brighter oranges, offering a calm, matte finish. Pair it with cream or soft charcoal to maintain readability, as it provides enough contrast to support small black text comfortably.
Questions about #947768
What is #947768 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947768 is rgb(148, 119, 104), in HSL hsl(20, 17%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 30%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #947768 for a balanced palette?
Is #947768 suitable for use as a primary text color?
Avoid using #947768 for small or body-level text because it lacks sufficient contrast against most backgrounds, which impacts accessibility. Reserve this shade for backgrounds, borders, or large decorative graphic elements where its dusty, earthy tone can truly shine.
Is #947768 readable on white or black?
#947768 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.