#978778 Hex Color
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The hex code #978778 is a dusty, gray-leaning orange with a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining warmth for autumn, Halloween, food, and construction-safety themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #978778
What is #978778 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #978778 is rgb(151, 135, 120), in HSL hsl(29, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 21%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #978778?
The #978778 hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating balanced palettes that keep its dusty warmth visible; cream softens it, while charcoal adds definition for text and borders.
What mood does #978778 create?
#978778 creates a calm, understated mood through its low saturation and gray cast, while its orange base preserves warmth, making it useful for autumn-inspired layouts, food themes, and grounded visual systems.
Is #978778 readable on white or black?
#978778 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.