#96958D Hex Color
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#96958d is an ashy, desaturated tone that balances dusty grey with a subtle yellow undertone. It functions best as a neutral supporting color rather than a primary focus, as its muted quality can look muddy in large blocks. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange to add warmth. This hex code offers excellent contrast with black text for readable interface designs.
Questions about #96958d
What is #96958d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96958d is rgb(150, 149, 141), in HSL hsl(53, 4%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 41%.
What colors pair well with the neutral #96958d?
#96958d works beautifully alongside deep charcoal for strong contrast or warm terracotta to highlight its soft yellow undertones. Because it is desaturated, it effectively balances bold, saturated accents without competing for visual attention in your palette.
Is #96958d a warm or cool neutral tone?
#96958d leans slightly warm due to its subtle yellow undertones, distinguishing it from strictly cool blue-grey neutrals. This warmth makes it a more approachable, organic choice for interface backgrounds where a sterile, clinical look is undesired.
Is #96958d readable on white or black?
#96958d has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.