#908B77 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this dusty yellow sits halfway between gray and khaki. The hex code #908b77 works best as a supporting tone behind darker palettes, where its low saturation reads calm instead of washed out. Black text passes contrast requirements on it, so it suits sale banners and budget graphics. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #908b77
What is #908b77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908b77 is rgb(144, 139, 119), in HSL hsl(48, 10%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 17%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #908b77?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the yellow undertone in #908b77 without clashing with its gray cast. Warm terracotta also works if you want a richer, earthy palette.
Is #908b77 readable on white or black?
#908b77 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.