#988864 Hex Color

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This dusty olive-yellow acts as a reliable neutral with a warm, organic character. Because it is highly unsaturated, the hex code #988864 functions best as a background for outdoor branding or earthy themes. It provides solid legibility for black text, easily meeting accessibility standards. Use it to ground brighter color palettes, though avoid using it near cool, synthetic tones where it may look muddy.

Questions about #988864

What is #988864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988864 is rgb(152, 136, 100), in HSL hsl(42, 21%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 34%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #988864?
Use #988864 alongside charcoal or deep, dark navy to create a high-contrast, professional look. It also pairs effectively with crisp white to keep the overall aesthetic from feeling too muddy or overly heavy.
Is #988864 readable on white or black?
#988864 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.