#986E46 Hex Color
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#986e46 is a warm, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with dark navy or cream. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #986e46.
Questions about #986e46
What is #986e46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #986e46 is rgb(152, 110, 70), in HSL hsl(29, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 54%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #986e46?
Pair #986e46 with cream for a soft, warm palette or dark navy for stronger contrast; its muted orange-brown character also sits comfortably beside terracotta and other autumn-inspired accents without overwhelming a layout.
Is #986e46 warm or cool?
#986e46 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by dusty brown undertones; the low saturation keeps that warmth mellow rather than bright, making it useful for grounded, approachable autumn or food-related designs.
Is #986e46 readable on white or black?
#986e46 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.