#969186 Hex Color
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#969186 is a muted yellow-gray with ashy, dusty undertones and medium lightness, giving it a practical, weathered character. Its restrained warmth suggests optimism, opportunity, and spontaneous energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #969186 as a supporting tone for budget, construction, or sale branding, paired with deep charcoal. Black text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #969186
What is #969186 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969186 is rgb(150, 145, 134), in HSL hsl(41, 7%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 11%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #969186 in a palette?
Deep charcoal pairs especially well with #969186 because its dark, cool depth sharpens the muted yellow-gray without overpowering it, making the combination practical for interfaces, construction themes, and sale-focused layouts. Cream can lighten the arrangement, while muted terracotta adds restrained warmth.
Is #969186 readable on white or black?
#969186 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.