#969484 Hex Color
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#969484 is a dusty yellow pulled toward gray, so it reads more like warm putty than gold. That low saturation suits a supporting role in a 60/30/10 layout. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal instead of white, which can wash it out. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #969484
What is #969484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969484 is rgb(150, 148, 132), in HSL hsl(53, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 12%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #969484?
#969484 pairs well with burgundy, deep plum, and charcoal, which bring out its warm undertones. Avoid large areas of pure white next to it, since the low contrast can make this yellow look flat or muddy.
Is #969484 readable on white or black?
#969484 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.