#908575 Hex Color
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#908575 is a muted, ashy orange with a dusty gray cast and matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a calm yet independent mood, while the warm base suggests autumn, creativity, and subtle optimism. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal in food, construction, sports, and seasonal branding. The hex code #908575 supports clear black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #908575
What is #908575 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908575 is rgb(144, 133, 117), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 19%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #908575?
Does #908575 look warm or cool?
#908575 reads as a warm, muted orange because its underlying orange-brown base outweighs the cooling effect of its gray cast, keeping it grounded rather than bright or fiery in most palettes. It suits understated autumnal, natural, and creative layouts.
Is #908575 readable on white or black?
#908575 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.