#98968F Hex Color
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#98968f is a dusty yellow pulled so far toward gray it almost reads as taupe. Its low saturation mutes the usual energy of yellow, giving designs a calm, workaday feel that suits sale banners and budget-friendly branding. Use it as a supporting tone with bolder accents, since large fields can turn muddy. The hex code #98968f reaches about 7.1:1 contrast with black text, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #98968f
What is #98968f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98968f is rgb(152, 150, 143), in HSL hsl(47, 4%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98968f?
Deep earth tones flatter #98968f. Try it beside terracotta for warmth or olive for a natural, muted palette. Bright yellows and pure white tend to wash it out, so keep high-vivid accents elsewhere.
Is #98968f readable on white or black?
#98968f has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.