#968686 Hex Color
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The #968686 hex code creates a muted, dusty red with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its weathered character suits romance, food packaging, and understated branding more than high-energy alerts. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or warm cream, though it can look muddy at large sizes. Black text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #968686
What is #968686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968686 is rgb(150, 134, 134), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #968686?
Does #968686 look warm or cool?
#968686 reads as a warm-leaning muted red because its red channel is higher than its green and blue channels, while gray reduces saturation and keeps the warmth subdued rather than vivid or fiery.
Is #968686 readable on white or black?
#968686 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.