#977B53 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm tan and a desaturated clay. Because #977b53 is very low in chroma, it works best as a supporting background or a neutral texture rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #977b53 offers enough contrast for legible black text on screen.
Questions about #977b53
What is #977b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #977b53 is rgb(151, 123, 83), in HSL hsl(35, 29%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 45%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #977b53?
Is #977b53 suitable for text usage?
While #977b53 is dark enough for basic readability, it does not meet strict WCAG accessibility standards for small text against white backgrounds. Use it primarily for large, bold headers or as a neutral element, rather than for long-form body copy.
Is #977b53 readable on white or black?
#977b53 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.