#985B0C Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #985b0c is a dark, earthy orange with restrained saturation and rich golden-brown undertones. Its grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, autumn packaging, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, navy, or muted teal rather than a full-page background. White text has about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #985b0c.
Questions about #985b0c
What is #985b0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #985b0c is rgb(152, 91, 12), in HSL hsl(34, 85%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 92%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #985b0c?
#985b0c pairs well with cream, navy, and muted teal because its warm golden-brown base gains contrast from light neutrals and balanced depth from cool, subdued hues, making these combinations useful for packaging, branding, and interface accents.
Is #985b0c a warm or cool color?
#985b0c reads as a warm color because its dark orange base carries strong golden-brown undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded feel rather than the crisp or airy effect associated with blue-based browns.
Is #985b0c readable on white or black?
#985b0c has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.