#917852 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #917852 is a warm orange with dusty brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte finish suggests calm, understatement, and grounded optimism across autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth marketing. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream, with black text for about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #917852.
Questions about #917852
What is #917852 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917852 is rgb(145, 120, 82), in HSL hsl(36, 28%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 43%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #917852 read as warm or cool?
#917852 reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertones and yellow-leaning hue soften the color, while its low saturation keeps the overall impression calm and understated rather than bright. It works well when you want warmth without strong visual intensity.
What colors pair well with #917852?
Is #917852 readable on white or black?
#917852 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.