#928477 Hex Color
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#928477 is a muted, ashy shade of orange that leans heavily into grey. This earthy, matte tone works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focus, as it can appear muddy in large applications. It provides enough contrast to support black text, making it a reliable, understated choice for professional branding or editorial layouts that need a neutral foundation.
Questions about #928477
What is #928477 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #928477 is rgb(146, 132, 119), in HSL hsl(29, 11%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 18%, 43%.
How can #928477 be used effectively in layout design?
#928477 works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focus because its desaturated nature prevents it from overpowering other elements. Use it to provide a reliable, understated foundation for clean editorial layouts featuring charcoal or black typography.
Is #928477 considered a warm or cool tone?
While #928477 is technically an ashy shade of orange, the heavy grey composition pushes it toward a neutral, cool-leaning appearance. This duality makes it versatile enough to pair with both warm earth tones and cooler, crisp architectural palettes.
Is #928477 readable on white or black?
#928477 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.