#988171 Hex Color
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Locomotion is a desaturated, dusty orange with an earthy, matte finish. Because it is so muted, it functions best as a neutral base or supporting element rather than a bright focal point. Pair this shade with dark charcoal to capitalize on its high contrast and readability. The hex code for this understated tone is #988171, which provides ample accessibility for small, readable body text.
Questions about Locomotion
What is the hex code for Locomotion?
Locomotion is #988171. In RGB that is rgb(152, 129, 113), in HSL hsl(25, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 26%, 40%.
Does #988171 function well as a primary text color?
Yes, #988171 provides excellent accessibility for small, readable body text because of its muted, desaturated character. It performs best when paired against a very light cream or stark white background to ensure sufficient contrast ratios for standard reading requirements.
Which colors pair effectively with #988171?
Is Locomotion readable on white or black?
Locomotion has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.