#948C85 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #948c85 is a dusty orange-gray with low saturation and a grounded, weathered feel. Its restrained warmth supports optimism, creativity, and independence without demanding attention. Use the hex code #948c85 as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark navy in autumn, food, sports, or safety designs. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #948c85
What is #948c85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948c85 is rgb(148, 140, 133), in HSL hsl(28, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #948c85 read as warm or cool?
#948c85 reads as a warm, muted neutral because its dusty orange undertone offsets the gray, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright in most applications and digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #948c85?
#948c85 pairs especially well with charcoal and dark navy, which sharpen its soft, weathered character, while terracotta or sage can build a warmer autumn palette without overwhelming its subdued orange-gray base.
Is #948c85 readable on white or black?
#948c85 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.