#968176 Hex Color

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A dusty, muted shade, #968176 lands between grey and a faded, earthy orange. It offers a calm, understated look that works well for backgrounds where you need to avoid high saturation. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability. Pair it with crisp cream or soft charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance, as it shines best as a secondary, grounding element.

Questions about #968176

What is #968176 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968176 is rgb(150, 129, 118), in HSL hsl(21, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 21%, 41%.
What design elements pair well with #968176?
Because #968176 carries a warm, dusty quality, it pairs exceptionally well with crisp cream or soft charcoal to maintain clarity. Using this combination prevents the color from looking muddy while keeping your interface grounded and professional.
Is #968176 readable on white or black?
#968176 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.