Stone Terrace
Grounded warmth with cool ashy undertones
Stone Terrace is an ashy, muted orange with strong grey undertones that give it an earthy, grounded quality. The hex code for this shade is #a09484. Because it is highly legible, it works well as a background for black text in branding or web interfaces. Use it as a supporting neutral alongside richer, saturated tones to avoid a muddy look.
Questions about Stone Terrace
What is the hex code for Stone Terrace?
Stone Terrace is #a09484. In RGB that is rgb(160, 148, 132), in HSL hsl(34, 13%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #a09484 effective for web interfaces?
Stone Terrace functions as a high-legibility neutral because its muted orange base lacks the jarring vibration of more saturated hues. When paired with charcoal or dark text, it provides a stable, professional background that reduces eye strain while maintaining a grounded, organic aesthetic.
How can I balance Stone Terrace in a design scheme?
Since #a09484 is an ashy, desaturated tone, it needs to be anchored by either much lighter off-whites or darker, richer accents to prevent a muddy appearance. Incorporate navy or deep forest green to create a sophisticated, modern contrast that allows the warmth of the color to shine.
Is Stone Terrace readable on white or black?
Stone Terrace has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.