#948B7B Hex Color
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#948b7b is a bleak, matte yellow-gray with dusty taupe undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained lightness supports subtle, calm layouts without feeling stark. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for construction, budget, or sale graphics, or pair it with charcoal for grounded contrast. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #948b7b
What is #948b7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948b7b is rgb(148, 139, 123), in HSL hsl(38, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 17%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #948b7b?
#948b7b pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which give its low-saturation yellow-gray base clearer definition without adding harshness. Use charcoal for text, navy for structure, and terracotta sparingly as a warmer accent.
Is #948b7b readable on white or black?
#948b7b has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.