#97908A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange leans heavily into grey, offering a grounded and desaturated look. Because it lacks intensity, #97908a works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt sienna to keep the palette from washing out. Since black text provides excellent 6.7:1 contrast, this hex code is a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #97908a
What is #97908a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97908a is rgb(151, 144, 138), in HSL hsl(28, 6%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 41%.
What color palettes work best with #97908a?
Use #97908a alongside deeper, saturated tones to prevent the palette from feeling washed out or indistinct. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for high-contrast typography, or with burnt sienna to emphasize its subtle, organic orange warmth.
Is #97908a readable on white or black?
#97908a has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.