#968975 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated tone sits right between matte orange and grey. Because it is so muted, #968975 works best as a supporting texture or a background for high-contrast typography. It pairs cleanly with stark black text, as it offers a 6.1:1 contrast ratio that exceeds standard accessibility requirements. Use this hex code when you need an understated, earthy anchor for your layout.
Questions about #968975
What is #968975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968975 is rgb(150, 137, 117), in HSL hsl(36, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 22%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #968975 for a balanced palette?
#968975 works beautifully when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to anchor the design. For a softer, more organic feel, consider balancing it with creamy off-whites or muted olive tones to maintain its natural, desaturated character.
Is #968975 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #968975 for primary text on white is generally not recommended as it lacks the necessary contrast for accessibility compliance. It functions far better as a structural background, a subtle border, or an accent element paired with darker text for optimal readability.
Is #968975 readable on white or black?
#968975 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.