#91897B Hex Color
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#91897b is a muted yellow-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated look suited to construction, budget, and sale-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy; black text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #91897b.
Questions about #91897b
What is #91897b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #91897b is rgb(145, 137, 123), in HSL hsl(38, 9%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 43%.
Does #91897b read as warm or cool?
#91897b reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its muted yellow base softens the gray. Its dusty, ashy cast keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel grounded rather than sunny or bright.
What colors pair well with #91897b?
Is #91897b readable on white or black?
#91897b has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.