#968D60 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and organic with its strong yellow undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #968d60 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white to maintain readability, as black text provides a solid 6.3:1 contrast. This hex code is a practical choice for outdoor, rustic, or earthy brand palettes.
Questions about #968d60
What is #968d60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968d60 is rgb(150, 141, 96), in HSL hsl(50, 22%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 36%, 41%.
What color palettes complement #968d60?
This olive tone thrives when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp off-white or deep, muted earth tones. To add visual interest, consider incorporating accents of terracotta or deep plum, which provide a balanced, natural contrast against the yellow base.
Is #968d60 readable on white or black?
#968d60 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.