#98897E Hex Color
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#98897e sits closer to warm gray than orange, a dusty tan like dried clay or mushroom. Its low saturation reads calm and matte, but it turns muddy at large sizes, so treat it as a supporting background rather than a hero color. Black text passes contrast checks on it, which makes the hex code #98897e a practical pick for UI backgrounds and autumn palettes.
Questions about #98897e
What is #98897e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98897e is rgb(152, 137, 126), in HSL hsl(25, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 17%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #98897e?
#98897e pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal. For a richer combination, try deep burgundy or olive, which match its low saturation without washing it out.
Is #98897e warm or cool?
#98897e reads warm. Its orange undertone gives it an earthy, autumn feel, though the heavy gray keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright.
Is #98897e readable on white or black?
#98897e has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.