#958C88 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #958c88 blends a soft orange cast with strong gray undertones. Its subdued lightness feels grounded yet suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy. Use the hex code #958c88 as a supporting tone in autumn, food, youth, or construction safety palettes. Pair it with black for readable text, though it can look muddy beside darker neutrals.
Questions about #958c88
What is #958c88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958c88 is rgb(149, 140, 136), in HSL hsl(18, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 9%, 42%.
Does #958c88 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm, muted neutral because its red value is slightly stronger than its green and blue values, giving the gray base a soft orange cast. That restrained warmth suits autumn, food, and earthy creative palettes.
What colors pair well with #958c88?
Pair #958c88 with warm off-white, terracotta, or muted olive to reinforce its soft orange cast; use black for text and avoid placing it beside very similar dark neutrals, which can make the palette look muddy.
Is #958c88 readable on white or black?
#958c88 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.