#985946 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with earthy restraint
Muted and warm, #985946 is a dusty reddish tone with low saturation and a matte, earthy feel. Its subdued character suits understated branding, food packaging, and romance-themed layouts without becoming loud. Use it as a supporting color beside cream or dark navy. White text reads clearly on it. The hex code for this color is #985946.
Questions about #985946
What is #985946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #985946 is rgb(152, 89, 70), in HSL hsl(14, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 54%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #985946?
Is #985946 a warm or cool color?
#985946 reads as a warm color because its muted red-brown base carries clear red and earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel dusty and calm rather than bright, orange, or overly dramatic.
Is #985946 readable on white or black?
#985946 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.