#968A83 Hex Color
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The hex code #968a83 is a muted, dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and medium lightness. Its subdued warmth suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, or Halloween graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text remains readable at about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #968a83
What is #968a83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968a83 is rgb(150, 138, 131), in HSL hsl(22, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 13%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #968a83?
#968a83 pairs well with navy, cream, and restrained neutrals because its dusty orange warmth gains definition beside cooler or lighter tones. Use navy for contrast, cream for a softer palette, and avoid too many similarly muted warm shades together.
Does #968a83 read warm or cool?
#968a83 reads as a warm, muted orange, but its ashy gray undertones soften the warmth and keep it from feeling bright or strongly earthy. That balance makes it useful when you want an inviting accent with a quieter, independent mood.
Is #968a83 readable on white or black?
#968a83 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.