#968775 Hex Color
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Bedbox is a dusty, muted shade that drifts between grey and orange. It feels matte and understated, lacking high saturation. The hex code #968775 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base, as it can appear muddy in large applications. It pairs well with charcoal or soft creams, providing enough contrast for readable black text in UI design.
About Bedbox
Dust settled on an old toolbox
What does bedbox mean?
Bedbox often reads as worn leather, dry earth, and plain utility, so people commonly associate it with workwear and practical spaces. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it feel matte and grounded, like a surface that absorbs light instead of reflecting it.
Where you see bedbox
- dried river clay
- wet tree bark
- brown paper bags
- old cardboard boxes
- driftwood
- unpolished leather
What it works for
Bedbox works as a background neutral in interiors, packaging, and UI, where warmer browns feel too rich or too loud.
What colors go with bedbox?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool depth of teal sharpens Bedbox's warm grey undertone without adding brightness.Sage Green #9caf88Both colors are muted, so neither competes and the pair reads soft and natural.Burnt Sienna #a93400Burnt sienna pulls out the faint orange in Bedbox and adds needed weight.Dusty Rose #b56f76Dusty rose shares Bedbox's low saturation while shifting the mood warmer and lighter.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal grounds Bedbox with contrast that stays matte rather than harsh.Cream #fffdd0Cream brightens Bedbox gently, keeping the palette warm and unfussy.
Questions about Bedbox
What is the hex code for Bedbox?
Bedbox is #968775. In RGB that is rgb(150, 135, 117), in HSL hsl(33, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 22%, 41%.
Where does #968775 work best in design?
This muted shade functions effectively as a grounding neutral for background elements or secondary UI accents. Because it leans towards a dusty, desaturated aesthetic, it lacks the intensity to serve as a primary base but offers excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal.
Is Bedbox considered a warm or cool color?
Bedbox sits in a transitional space, blending grey and orange elements to create a neutral that feels naturally earthy. It avoids feeling overly warm or clinical, making it a versatile choice for sophisticated, matte-finish applications that require a quiet, understated presence.
Is Bedbox readable on white or black?
Bedbox has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.