#917C67 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #917c67 is a dusty orange with low saturation and a matte, earthy finish. Its understated warmth supports calm, independent branding while retaining a hint of optimism. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with navy or cream in autumn, food, construction, and youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #917c67
What is #917c67 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917c67 is rgb(145, 124, 103), in HSL hsl(30, 17%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 29%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #917c67?
Navy and cream pair well with #917c67, balancing its muted dusty-orange warmth with cool depth and light contrast; charcoal can also provide a grounded text or accent option when a softer, less stark combination suits the design.
Does #917c67 read as warm or cool?
#917c67 reads as a warm, muted orange because its hue leans toward orange while its low saturation and ashy value soften the heat. The result feels earthy and restrained rather than bright, making it useful for calm, grounded visual systems.
Is #917c67 readable on white or black?
#917c67 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.