#897865 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy shade sits between a dusty orange and a warm gray. Because of its low saturation, #897865 works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white to avoid a muddy appearance. Black text reads clearly against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #897865
What is #897865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #897865 is rgb(137, 120, 101), in HSL hsl(32, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #897865 in a design scheme?
Is #897865 a warm or cool color?
#897865 leans warm, sitting between a dusty orange and a flat gray. Because of these earthy undertones, it feels organic and approachable, making it a reliable choice for designs that require a soft, non-clinical neutral background.
Is #897865 readable on white or black?
#897865 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.