#897973 Color Information

Hex color code: #897973

The hex color #897973 is a understated orange with RGB values of (137, 121, 115) and HSL of (16°, 9%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray
HEX
#897973
RGB
137, 121, 115
HSL
16°, 9%, 49%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 16%, 46%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #897973;
background-color: #897973;
border-color: #897973;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #897973;
border: 2px solid #897973;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#897973]
text-[#897973]
border-[#897973]
shadow-[0_0_10px_897973]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #897973, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #897973; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #897973; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #897973; background-color: #89797315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #89797320; border-left: 4px solid #897973; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #897973; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #897973 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

137, 121, 115

Red: 137 / Green: 121 / Blue: 115

HSL

16°, 9%, 49%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 16%, 46%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 16% / Key: 46%

What color is #897973?

#897973 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #897973 to RGB:

rgb(137, 121, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #897973 to HSL:

hsl(16, 9%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #897973 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 46%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#897973 is a muted orange color with RGB values of 137, 121, 115 and HSL of 16°, 9%, 49%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #897973 is #728288, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #887277.

Use #897973 in CSS: color: #897973 or background-color: #897973. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #897973

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.05:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #897973?

#897973 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #897973?

#897973 in RGB is (137, 121, 115) - 137 red, 121 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #897973 in CSS?

Use #897973 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #897973?

#728288 (complementary), #887277 (analogous), and #5F534F (lighter shade) work well with #897973.