#979087 Hex Color
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Never quite orange, never plain gray. The hex code #979087 lands on a warm greige with a dusty orange undertone, its saturation pulled low. That muted quality makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a hero, and it flatters deep navy or terracotta accents. Black text hits about 6.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #979087
What is #979087 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #979087 is rgb(151, 144, 135), in HSL hsl(34, 7%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #979087?
Deep navy, terracotta, and forest green all flatter #979087. Its grayed-out warmth calms brighter accents, so treat it as the 30 percent supporting tone instead of the main color.
Is #979087 readable on white or black?
#979087 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.