#927A57 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with earthy restraint
#927a57 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates an understated mood suited to autumn branding, food packaging, sports, and construction accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text remains readable at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #927a57.
Questions about #927a57
What is #927a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #927a57 is rgb(146, 122, 87), in HSL hsl(36, 25%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 40%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #927a57?
#927a57 pairs well with navy for cool contrast and cream for a softer palette, while terracotta can reinforce its warm, earthy character in autumnal branding, food packaging, and editorial accents.
Does #927a57 have warm or cool undertones?
#927a57 reads warm because its orange base and brown undertones outweigh its muted, ashy finish, creating a grounded and understated mood rather than a bright or energetic one in most applications.
Where does #927a57 work best?
#927a57 works best as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction accents, where its dusty orange-brown appearance adds warmth without overwhelming the surrounding visual palette.
Is #927a57 readable on white or black?
#927a57 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.