#897E7A Hex Color
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#897e7a is a dusty orange pulled so far toward gray that it reads closer to taupe. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a worn, understated feel, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It shines in autumn packaging and cozy food branding, and it pairs well with deep teal. Black text on this hex code hits about 5.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #897e7a
What is #897e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #897e7a is rgb(137, 126, 122), in HSL hsl(16, 6%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #897e7a?
#897e7a pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream, where its gray undertones keep the mix grounded. Skip bright oranges nearby, as they exaggerate its muddy side.
What colors pair well with #897e7a?
#897e7a pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream, where its gray undertones keep the mix grounded. Skip bright oranges nearby, as they exaggerate its muddy side.
Is #897e7a readable on white or black?
#897e7a has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.