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#908878 color code is #908878. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #908878.

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#908878 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #908878 is 0.2489. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.51:1 against white and 5.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#908878 on white3.51:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#908878 on black5.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #9088783.51:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #9088785.98:1AA

#908878 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #908878?+
The hex code for #908878 is #908878. In RGB it's rgb(144, 136, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 10%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #908878?+
#908878 in RGB is (144, 136, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 136, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #908878?+
#908878 converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 17%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #908878.
Is #908878 a warm or cool color?+
#908878 (#908878) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #908878 belong to?+
#908878 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 10%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #908878 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#908878 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.51:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #908878?+
The nearest Pantone match for #908878 (#908878) is 410 C Pantone 410 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #908878 in design

Practical guidance for using #908878 (#908878) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#908878 (#908878) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.0:1 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, #908878 (#908878) 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

#908878 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 — #908878 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

#908878 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 #908878

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #908878 (#908878). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#86868B · Apple Silver