#968463 Hex Color
Earthy matte olive with dusty undertones
#968463 is a dusty, unsaturated olive that leans into an earthy, matte aesthetic. This muted tone brings a sense of grounded resilience to outdoor or military-inspired designs. While it can read as somewhat muddy on its own, it pairs beautifully with dark charcoal or off-white. The hex code for this mellow shade is #968463, which supports black body text effectively for accessible, clean layouts.
Questions about #968463
What is #968463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968463 is rgb(150, 132, 99), in HSL hsl(39, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 34%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #968463?
The earthy nature of #968463 works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso. For a lighter, more organic feel, it creates a subtle, sophisticated balance when sitting against warm off-white or cream tones.
Is #968463 readable on white or black?
#968463 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.