#986117 Hex Color

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This unsaturated orange-brown feels rooted and reliable, making it a strong choice for retro branding or autumn themes. It is too heavy for a full background, but works best as a robust accent to ground lighter, cooler palettes. Pair #986117 with cream or dusty teal to bring out its warmth. The hex code for this earthy tone is #986117.

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What is #986117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #986117 is rgb(152, 97, 23), in HSL hsl(34, 74%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 85%, 40%.

What colors pair best with #986117?

This earthy tone works best when grounded by soft neutrals like cream or ivory, which prevent it from looking muddy. For a sophisticated contrast, pair #986117 with dusty teal or a muted sage green to balance its heavy, warm character.

Is #986117 readable on white or black?

#986117 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.

#986117 Hex Color

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