#948761 Hex Color
A dusty muted olive with earthy warmth
This dusty, muted olive relies on its desaturated warmth to ground organic branding. Because it sits on the lighter end of the neutral spectrum, #948761 works best as a subtle background color rather than for fine text. It pairs well with charcoal gray or deep burgundy to cut through its hazy finish. The hex code for this ashy, earthy shade is #948761.
Questions about #948761
What is #948761 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948761 is rgb(148, 135, 97), in HSL hsl(45, 21%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 34%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #948761 work well as a text color?
Using #948761 for body text is generally not recommended because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It functions best as an organic accent or a subtle background, while dark charcoal or deep navy works better for legible, accessible text.
What color combinations work best with #948761?
Is #948761 readable on white or black?
#948761 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.