#917C71 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted tone lands somewhere between orange and gray. It lacks vibrancy, making it an excellent candidate for a supporting role in UI design rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white to avoid a muddy look. Black text remains readable over this shade, as the hex code #917c71 maintains a sufficient contrast ratio for standard body copy.
Questions about #917c71
What is #917c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917c71 is rgb(145, 124, 113), in HSL hsl(21, 13%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 22%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #917c71?
This shade thrives when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp whites, which prevent the color from appearing muddy. Using it alongside desaturated blues or soft creams creates a balanced, sophisticated palette for modern web interfaces.
Is #917c71 readable on white or black?
#917c71 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.