#977558 Hex Color
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#977558 is a dusty, unsaturated orange that functions as a matte, warm neutral. Due to its muted quality, it serves best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to add weight to its airy character. Since it meets accessibility standards, black text remains perfectly readable against the hex code #977558.
Questions about #977558
What is #977558 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #977558 is rgb(151, 117, 88), in HSL hsl(28, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 42%, 41%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #977558 for a balanced palette?
Because #977558 is a muted and earthy tone, it works exceptionally well when contrasted against deep charcoal or cool slate blue. Using these darker, cooler shades adds necessary weight to the airy character of the orange.
Is #977558 suitable for text-heavy web layouts?
Yes, #977558 acts as a stable and accessible background color that allows standard black text to remain perfectly readable. It provides a soft, organic alternative to traditional gray backgrounds without sacrificing clarity or user accessibility standards.
Is #977558 readable on white or black?
#977558 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.