#90797A Hex Color
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#90797a is a muted, dusty red with gray and mauve undertones. Its matte, low-saturation character feels restrained, yet it retains enough red for warmth and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or sports layouts, paired with cream or charcoal. The hex code #90797a supports black body text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #90797a
What is #90797a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90797a is rgb(144, 121, 122), in HSL hsl(357, 9%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 15%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #90797a?
#90797a pairs well with cream for a soft, warm look and charcoal for stronger definition; muted mauve or dusty rose can extend the palette without overwhelming its low-saturation character in most layouts.
Does #90797a read as warm or cool?
#90797a reads as a softly warm, muted red because its red base outweighs the cooling influence of gray and mauve undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright or intense.
Is #90797a readable on white or black?
#90797a has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.