#987A55 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange feels grounded and slightly weathered. Because of its low saturation, #987a55 works best as a supporting texture or a background element rather than a focal point. Pair this earthy tone with deep charcoal or crisp navy to keep it from looking muddy. The hex code for this ashy, warm neutral is #987a55, and it offers enough contrast to support small, readable black text.
Questions about #987a55
What is #987a55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #987a55 is rgb(152, 122, 85), in HSL hsl(33, 28%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 44%, 40%.
What colors work best with #987a55?
Is #987a55 appropriate for small text?
While #987a55 provides enough contrast for large headers or bold accents, it generally lacks the punch required for small, readable body text. Use it as a supporting visual element rather than a primary typography color.
Is #987a55 readable on white or black?
#987a55 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.