#958B87 Hex Color

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#958b87 is a muted orange with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, weathered look rather than bright energy. Its restrained warmth suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or Halloween themes. Use it as a supporting tone with black text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #958b87.

Questions about #958b87

What is #958b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958b87 is rgb(149, 139, 135), in HSL hsl(17, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 9%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #958b87?
Pair #958b87 with cream for softness, charcoal for readable contrast, or burgundy for a richer autumn palette. Its gray undertones also sit comfortably beside muted terracotta and sage, while black works well when stronger text contrast matters.
Does #958b87 look warm or cool?
The #958b87 hex color reads as a muted warm color because its orange base brings subtle warmth, while its ashy gray undertones soften the look and prevent it from feeling bright or energetic. That balance suits restrained autumn or editorial palettes.
Is #958b87 readable on white or black?
#958b87 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.