#968B7D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #968b7d is a gray-orange shade with dusty brown undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suits understated, calm designs while retaining creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal for autumn, food, and youth branding. The hex code #968b7d provides about 6.3:1 contrast with black text, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #968b7d
What is #968b7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968b7d is rgb(150, 139, 125), in HSL hsl(34, 11%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 41%.
Which colors pair well with #968b7d?
Is #968b7d readable on white or black?
#968b7d has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.