#917F57 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #917f57 is a warm yellow-brown with dusty olive undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a steady, understated mood suited to outdoor brands, organic packaging, construction, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.4:1. The hex code is #917f57.
Questions about #917f57
What is #917f57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #917f57 is rgb(145, 127, 87), in HSL hsl(41, 25%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 40%, 43%.
How does #917f57 read as a warm or cool color?
#917f57 reads as a warm, muted color because its yellow-brown base outweighs the dusty olive undertone. The low saturation softens that warmth, giving it a weathered, matte character rather than a bright golden or strongly green appearance.
What colors pair well with #917f57?
Is #917f57 readable on white or black?
#917f57 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.