#986C39 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this orange leans toward brown with a leathered warmth. #986c39 works best as a supporting tone or accent, where its mellow character adds autumn depth without shouting. It flatters deep teal and cream, and white text clears WCAG AA contrast at about 4.6:1. The hex code can read muddy on large surfaces, so use it in measured doses.
Questions about #986c39
What is #986c39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #986c39 is rgb(152, 108, 57), in HSL hsl(32, 45%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 63%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #986c39?
Deep teal and cream make #986c39 feel grounded and rich, while navy adds a cooler counterweight. Avoid soft pastels, which wash out its muted warmth.
Is #986c39 readable on white or black?
#986c39 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.