#969189 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #969189 blends dusty orange and yellow with a near-gray finish. Its low saturation gives designs a practical, independent feel, while the warm undertone adds optimism and autumn character. Use it as a supporting tone in food, sports, budget, or seasonal branding, paired with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #969189.
Questions about #969189
What is #969189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969189 is rgb(150, 145, 137), in HSL hsl(37, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #969189?
Pair #969189 with charcoal for clear, grounded contrast, or add terracotta and cream for a warmer autumn palette. Muted olive and dusty blue can also create balanced combinations without overwhelming its low-saturation, near-gray character.
Does #969189 read as warm or cool?
#969189 reads as a warm near-gray because its muted orange and yellow undertones outweigh the coolness of its gray base. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving layouts a calm, practical, slightly autumnal feel.
Is #969189 readable on white or black?
#969189 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.