#968C6B Hex Color
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With its dusty yellow-olive cast and gray undertones, #968c6b feels matte, aged, and understated rather than bright. This very unsaturated hex code suits nature brands, outdoor packaging, military-inspired layouts, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or burgundy; black text remains highly readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #968c6b
What is #968c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968c6b is rgb(150, 140, 107), in HSL hsl(46, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #968c6b?
Does #968c6b read warm or cool?
#968c6b reads as a muted warm neutral because its yellow-olive cast outweighs the cooling effect of its gray undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than sunny. It works well for earthy, aged designs without a strong green or yellow statement.
Is #968c6b readable on white or black?
#968c6b has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.