#976B5E Hex Color
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The hex code #976b5e offers a muted, earthy warmth without the intensity of a primary hue. Because it sits on the unsaturated side, it functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background. Pair it with cool grays to keep your palette grounded. White text provides sufficient 4.6:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring clear readability for small body copy.
Questions about #976b5e
What is #976b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #976b5e is rgb(151, 107, 94), in HSL hsl(14, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 38%, 41%.
Does #976b5e work well as a primary background color?
Using #976b5e as a full-page background can feel overwhelming due to its muted intensity, so it is better suited as a supporting accent. Try using it for secondary sections or sidebar elements while keeping your main text on clean, high-contrast backgrounds.
What colors pair well with the warmth of #976b5e?
This earthy tone balances beautifully against cool, neutral colors like slate or soft mist grays, which prevent the warmth from feeling muddy. If you need a more natural look, pairing it with creamy off-whites ensures the palette remains readable and sophisticated.
Is #976b5e readable on white or black?
#976b5e has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.