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#908870 color code is #908870. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #908870.

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#908870 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #908870 is 0.2471. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.53:1 against white and 5.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#908870 on white3.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#908870 on black5.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9088703.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9088705.94:1AA

#908870 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #908870?+
The hex code for #908870 is #908870. In RGB it's rgb(144, 136, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 13%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #908870?+
#908870 in RGB is (144, 136, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 136, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #908870?+
#908870 converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 22%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #908870.
Is #908870 a warm or cool color?+
#908870 (#908870) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #908870 belong to?+
#908870 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 13%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #908870 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#908870 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.53:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #908870?+
The nearest Pantone match for #908870 (#908870) is 7497 C Stone Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #908870 in design

Practical guidance for using #908870 (#908870) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#908870 (#908870) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #908870 (#908870) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#908870 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #908870 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#908870 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #908870

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #908870 (#908870). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#86868B · Apple Silver