#968C8A Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy, #968c8a offers a muted take on a reddish tone. This desaturated, grey-leaning red brings a sense of grounded passion to design projects. It works well when you need urgency or energy without the intensity of a bright primary red. The hex code #968c8a provides a professional, sophisticated choice for branding or minimal color palettes that require a subtle, earthy edge.
Questions about #968c8a
What is #968c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968c8a is rgb(150, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(10, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 8%, 41%.
Is #968c8a readable on white or black?
#968c8a has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.