#897A5B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty yellow-olive sits firmly in earthy territory. Because #897a5b is very unsaturated, it avoids looking overly bright or harsh, making it a reliable choice for organic branding or outdoor design themes. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a background, as it can appear muddy at larger scales. Black text maintains excellent legibility against the hex code, ensuring your copy remains readable.
Questions about #897a5b
What is #897a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #897a5b is rgb(137, 122, 91), in HSL hsl(40, 20%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 34%, 46%.
Does #897a5b work well as a background color?
#897a5b is generally too dark and unsaturated to serve as a primary background color, as it can appear muddy or dull at large scales. It performs significantly better as a supporting accent or as an earthy, grounded header.
What colors pair well with #897a5b?
Is #897a5b readable on white or black?
#897a5b has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.