#948371 Hex Color

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#948371 is a dusty, ashy orange that leans heavily into grey. Its desaturated character feels understated and grounded rather than punchy. Because this tone is so muted, use it as a supporting neutral in a 60/30/10 palette. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted olive. Black text maintains high contrast here, making the hex code #948371 a safe, readable choice for typography.

Questions about #948371

What is #948371 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948371 is rgb(148, 131, 113), in HSL hsl(31, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 24%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How do I use #948371 in a color palette?
Use #948371 as a reliable neutral base for complex, organic-inspired color schemes. It functions beautifully alongside deep charcoal or muted olive tones, providing enough warmth to avoid appearing clinical while staying desaturated enough to not overwhelm the surrounding colors.
Is #948371 readable on white or black?
#948371 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.