#958871 Hex Color
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#958871 is a muted yellow-olive with dusty gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained sense of calm, humility, and earthiness, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains readable on backgrounds. The hex code is #958871.
Questions about #958871
What is #958871 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958871 is rgb(149, 136, 113), in HSL hsl(38, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 24%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #958871?
#958871 pairs well with charcoal, deep blue, warm white, and muted terracotta, creating grounded contrast without overpowering its dusty yellow-olive base; darker tones add structure, while lighter neutrals keep layouts open and readable.
Does black or white text work better with #958871?
Black text on #958871 offers roughly a 6:1 contrast ratio and generally meets WCAG AA for normal text, while white text is weaker and should be checked or reserved for larger type.
Is #958871 readable on white or black?
#958871 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.