#94948A Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #94948a sits at the intersection of yellow and grey. This tone functions as a stable neutral base for professional web interfaces. Because black text maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against it, the color works effectively for readable body copy. Pair it with dark charcoal to ground its low saturation. The hex code is #94948a.
Questions about #94948a
What is #94948a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94948a is rgb(148, 148, 138), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 42%.
How should I use #94948a in a color scheme?
#94948a works best as a background foundation that allows bolder elements to stand out without competing for attention. It anchors vibrant colors and pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoal to create a sense of grounded, modern professional balance.
Is #94948a readable on white or black?
#94948a has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.