#97765E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted clay tone feels grounded and serious. Because it is highly unsaturated, #97765e functions best as a supporting texture or a background for high-contrast typography rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens, which pull out its hidden warmth. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable small body text against black.
Questions about #97765e
What is #97765e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97765e is rgb(151, 118, 94), in HSL hsl(25, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #97765e?
#97765e works exceptionally well with deep forest green tones, which highlight the subtle warmth hidden within its clay-like base. It also functions effectively alongside warm grays and off-white neutrals to maintain a professional, high-end appearance.
Is #97765e suitable for body text?
#97765e provides sufficient contrast for readability when placed against dark backgrounds, specifically deep charcoal or near-black settings. However, it lacks enough density to be used as primary body text against standard white without compromising accessibility guidelines.
Is #97765e readable on white or black?
#97765e has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.