#987923 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #987923 blends yellow with olive and brown undertones for an earthy, timeworn feel. Its mellow saturation suits budget, construction, military, and outdoor branding, especially alongside charcoal or cream. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly, with about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #987923.
Questions about #987923
What is #987923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #987923 is rgb(152, 121, 35), in HSL hsl(44, 63%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 77%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #987923?
#987923 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta, creating grounded palettes that reinforce its olive-brown warmth without competing with its mellow saturation, making these combinations especially useful in outdoor, construction, military-inspired, and utility-focused branding.
Is #987923 readable on white or black?
#987923 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.