#948F71 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive relies on a low-saturation base to convey grounded, earthy stability. Because #948f71 sits firmly in neutral territory, it works effectively as a supporting background for organic branding or outdoor design. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black text to maintain necessary accessibility, as its mid-tone value can appear washed out against lighter shades.
Questions about #948f71
What is #948f71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948f71 is rgb(148, 143, 113), in HSL hsl(51, 14%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 24%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #948f71?
#948f71 functions best alongside deep neutrals to ensure high contrast and readability. Pair it with dark charcoal or matte black text, or use it as a stabilizing base against warm terracotta to highlight its subtle green undertones.
Is #948f71 readable on white or black?
#948f71 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.