#949388 Hex Color
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#949388 is a desaturated, dusty olive that leans heavily into grey. Its muted, earthy quality makes it an effective neutral for backgrounds, though it can appear muddy when paired with other dull tones. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. Use this hex code as a subtle base for design systems that require a utilitarian or industrial feel.
Questions about #949388
What is #949388 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949388 is rgb(148, 147, 136), in HSL hsl(55, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 8%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #949388?
Use #949388 alongside crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain high contrast and clarity. Because of its muddy, muted nature, it avoids clashing when paired with desaturated blues or soft, creamy beiges that provide a warm, natural balance.
Is #949388 readable on white or black?
#949388 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.