#948B85 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty taupe balances orange undertones with a heavy grey saturation. Because it is highly muted, #948b85 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or crisp white to prevent the color from appearing muddy. Since black text provides excellent 6.3:1 contrast against it, this hex code is a reliable choice for readable body text or UI components.
Questions about #948b85
What is #948b85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948b85 is rgb(148, 139, 133), in HSL hsl(24, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 42%.
What color combinations work best with #948b85?
Because #948b85 contains heavy grey saturation and faint orange undertones, it anchors designs well when paired with charcoal for high contrast or off-white tones for a softer look. Avoid overly vibrant primaries, which can make the taupe appear muddy or dull by comparison.
Is #948b85 readable on white or black?
#948b85 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.