#949581 Hex Color
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This muted olive tone balances dusty grey with a soft yellow undercurrent. Because it feels weathered and grounded, #949581 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to avoid a muddy appearance in your layout. The hex code #949581 offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal interfaces.
Questions about #949581
What is #949581 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949581 is rgb(148, 149, 129), in HSL hsl(63, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 13%, 42%.
How should I use #949581 in a color palette?
#949581 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a main focal point. To keep your design from looking muddy, pair it with high-contrast elements like charcoal or warm slate, which stabilize the muted yellow undertones found in this olive shade.
Is #949581 readable on white or black?
#949581 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.