#90886B Hex Color

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This dusty olive tone carries a muted, earthy character. Because it is highly unsaturated, #90886b works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for standard black body text, making it a functional choice for readable UI layouts.

Questions about #90886b

What is #90886b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90886b is rgb(144, 136, 107), in HSL hsl(47, 15%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 26%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #90886b in a design palette?
#90886b creates a sophisticated look when paired with deep charcoal or muted burgundy to provide necessary contrast. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also works effectively with vibrant, warm accents like burnt orange to prevent the overall interface from feeling washed out.
Is #90886b suitable for body text in web design?
#90886b offers enough contrast for standard black text, making it a functional choice for readable UI layouts. You should ensure your background remains light enough to maintain WCAG accessibility standards, as this earthy tone can quickly lose legibility against darker shades.
Is #90886b readable on white or black?
#90886b has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.