#986D4A Hex Color

This earthy tone balances best when paired with deep navy or cool slate to offset its natural warmth. These darker, cooler colors provide the necessary contrast to keep #986d4a from feeling too muddy in your design.

The #986d4a color provides enough contrast against pure white backgrounds to remain legible for small body copy. However, you should avoid using it on light-colored backgrounds, as the inherent muddiness of this hue can quickly reduce overall text readability.