#966858 Hex Color
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This dusty terracotta is muted, warm, and distinctly matte. Because it sits at such a low saturation, #966858 functions best as a grounding neutral rather than a primary pop of color. Pair it with cream or soft slate for a balanced palette. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability, making the hex code #966858 a versatile choice for modern, minimal UI backgrounds.
Questions about #966858
What is #966858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966858 is rgb(150, 104, 88), in HSL hsl(15, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 41%, 41%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #966858 in a design?
Does #966858 work well for interface text?
Using #966858 as a primary text color is risky for accessibility because its mid-tone value often fails contrast ratio standards against standard backgrounds. It is much more effective as a background color for cards or sections where white or very dark text provides clear readability.
Is #966858 readable on white or black?
#966858 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.