#968794 Hex Color
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#968794 is a dusty magenta that sits close to gray. Its low saturation reads matte and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout rather than the star. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for richer contrast. Black text scores about 6.2:1 against it, enough for small body text.
Questions about #968794
What is #968794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968794 is rgb(150, 135, 148), in HSL hsl(308, 7%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 1%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #968794?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its magenta undertone, while a muted teal gives it an unexpected lift. Avoid bright whites next to it, which make it look washed out.
Is #968794 readable on white or black?
#968794 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.