#968376 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted tone, #968376 sits between grey and orange. Its desaturated quality makes it a reliable neutral that avoids the harshness of plain grey. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn-themed palettes or industrial designs. Black text reads clearly against this shade, making it a functional choice for body copy or UI elements that require WCAG AA accessibility compliance.
Questions about #968376
What is #968376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968376 is rgb(150, 131, 118), in HSL hsl(24, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 41%.
Why use #968376 instead of standard grey?
#968376 provides a warmer, more inviting alternative to harsh industrial greys, making it ideal for creating professional interfaces that feel human and approachable. It effectively softens high-contrast designs while remaining perfectly legible against dark charcoal or black text.
Is #968376 readable on white or black?
#968376 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.