#978D82 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy shade settles between orange and grey, offering an understated presence that avoids being too warm or too clinical. The hex code for this dusty tone is #978d82. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a stable, sophisticated background for clean typography. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to ground the color without it appearing muddy.
Questions about #978d82
What is #978d82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #978d82 is rgb(151, 141, 130), in HSL hsl(31, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 41%.
What color palettes pair effectively with #978d82?
Does #978d82 read as a warm or cool color?
#978d82 technically falls into the warm family due to its orange undertones, but its heavy grey saturation makes it feel neutral and clinical. It avoids appearing overly yellow or orange, serving as a stable, grounding element in almost any design palette.
Is #978d82 readable on white or black?
#978d82 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.