#897258 Hex Color
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#897258 is a muted orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation and medium-dark value create a calm, understated mood while retaining an earthy sense of optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, food, sports, or construction designs, paired with cream and navy. The hex code #897258 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #897258
What is #897258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #897258 is rgb(137, 114, 88), in HSL hsl(32, 22%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 36%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #897258?
Does #897258 read as warm or cool?
#897258 reads warm overall because its orange base is softened by dusty brown and ashy gray undertones, creating a calm, muted character instead of the sharper energy often associated with brighter orange.
Is #897258 readable on white or black?
#897258 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.