#969188 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #969188 functions as a sophisticated neutral with a hint of olive yellow. It lacks the punch of bright colors, so use it as a supporting tone rather than a background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or burnt orange to ground the design. Since black text provides excellent 6.7:1 contrast, it remains legible for small body copy.
Questions about #969188
What is #969188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969188 is rgb(150, 145, 136), in HSL hsl(39, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #969188?
Because #969188 is a sophisticated neutral with olive undertones, it grounds designs when placed next to high-contrast colors. Try pairing it with deep charcoal to create a professional foundation or burnt orange to bring out the subtle yellow warmth in the shade.
How should I use #969188 in my web design?
This hex color works best as a supporting tone rather than a background element. Since black text provides excellent 6.7:1 contrast against it, you can safely use #969188 for UI components like cards or buttons without sacrificing accessibility.
Is #969188 readable on white or black?
#969188 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.