#986A37 Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and worn leather, #986a37 is a muted orange with earthy brown undertones. The hex code describes a mellow, unsaturated shade, better as a supporting tone than a full background where it can read muddy. It flatters deep teal, and white text passes AA contrast on top of it. Autumn themes and food branding suit its warm, easygoing feel.
Questions about #986a37
What is #986a37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #986a37 is rgb(152, 106, 55), in HSL hsl(32, 47%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 64%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #986a37 readable on white or black?
#986a37 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.