#90887D Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty tone blends grey with a muted orange to create a grounded, neutral mid-tone. The hex code #90887d is highly readable with black text, making it a reliable choice for body content and UI backgrounds. It works best as a supporting color in autumn-inspired palettes. Because it is desaturated, it can look muddy next to vibrant colors, so use it to temper brighter, energetic hues.
Questions about #90887d
What is #90887d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90887d is rgb(144, 136, 125), in HSL hsl(35, 8%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 13%, 44%.
How should I use #90887d in design?
#90887d excels as a stabilizing neutral background because it feels grounded without being stark. Use it to soften layouts that rely on high-contrast black text or to anchor brighter, energetic autumn accent colors in your interface.
What undertones are present in #90887d?
This hue carries a subtle, muted orange undertone blended into a cool grey base, creating a balanced, ashy warmth. Because of this composition, it effectively bridges the gap between cool neutrals like slate and warmer, earthier tones.
Is #90887d readable on white or black?
#90887d has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.