#908070 Hex Color
A grounded and versatile muted taupe
This dusty, muted taupe balances a soft orange warmth with a heavy grey cast. Because it feels so desaturated, #908070 functions best as a neutral background rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. This hex code offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for professional web interfaces.
Questions about #908070
What is #908070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908070 is rgb(144, 128, 112), in HSL hsl(30, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 22%, 44%.
Is #908070 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#908070 is a warm neutral because of its distinct orange undertones, but it reads as a cool grey overall due to its heavy desaturation. This dual nature allows it to bridge the gap between warm and cool color palettes easily.
What colors pair best with #908070 in a UI design?
Is #908070 readable on white or black?
#908070 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.