#987C54 Hex Color
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#987c54 is a muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its mellow warmth suggests understated optimism, independence, and autumn adventure. Use it as a supporting tone for food, beverage, construction, or Halloween designs, pairing it with charcoal or cream. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #987c54.
Questions about #987c54
What is #987c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #987c54 is rgb(152, 124, 84), in HSL hsl(35, 29%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 45%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #987c54?
#987c54 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, cream for a softer look, and muted olive or burgundy for an autumn-inspired palette without making the orange feel bright.
Is #987c54 readable on white or black?
#987c54 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.