#959A80 Hex Color
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#959a80 is a muted, ashy olive-yellow with a dusty character. This shade feels grounded, making it a reliable choice for outdoor branding or organic packaging. It can appear slightly muddy, so avoid pairing it with similar dull neutrals. Use crisp black text for readability, as it offers excellent contrast. The hex code for this desaturated tone is #959a80. It functions best as a supporting background color.
Questions about #959a80
What is #959a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959a80 is rgb(149, 154, 128), in HSL hsl(72, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 17%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #959a80 effectively?
This ashy olive responds well to high-contrast pairings, particularly deep charcoal or matte black, which ground the dusty yellow tones. For a softer, monochromatic look, you can pair it with deeper forest greens or lighter, desaturated creams to maintain its earthy, organic mood.
Is #959a80 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Because #959a80 is relatively desaturated and mid-toned, it serves as a strong, non-distracting background for dark text. Ensure you use high-contrast foreground colors like dark slate or deep gray to maintain readability, as lighter text colors will easily wash out against this specific shade.
Is #959a80 readable on white or black?
#959a80 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.