#917878 Hex Color
A dusty red with muted warmth
#917878 is a muted, matte red with dusty mauve and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the shade restrained, while its medium depth adds a trace of warmth and urgency. The hex code #917878 works best as a supporting tone in backgrounds, food packaging, romance branding, or caution accents. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast here.
Questions about #917878
What is #917878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917878 is rgb(145, 120, 120), in HSL hsl(0, 10%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 17%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #917878 in a design palette?
The hex color #917878 pairs well with charcoal for sharper contrast, a warm off-white for a softer layout, and muted olive for a grounded counterpoint when its dusty undertone needs balance. Use it as a supporting tone when stronger colors lead the composition.
Is #917878 readable on white or black?
#917878 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.