#CB977A Hex Color
A warm dusty terracotta neutral tone
Muted and dusty, #cb977a functions as a warm, approachable neutral rather than a loud orange. The hex code offers excellent accessibility, providing an 8.2:1 contrast ratio against black text for clean readability. Because of its unsaturated nature, it works best as a background tone. Pair this color with deep forest greens to balance its softness with more grounded, professional elements.
Questions about #cb977a
What is #cb977a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb977a is rgb(203, 151, 122), in HSL hsl(21, 44%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 40%, 20%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #cb977a?
Deep forest greens create the most balanced pairing for #cb977a because the cool, dark tones of the green ground the warmth of the terracotta. This combination works effectively for professional branding where you need a soft, earthy aesthetic that remains readable.
Is #cb977a readable on white or black?
#cb977a has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.