#988E82 Hex Color

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#988e82 is a dusty, ashy neutral with strong grey undertones and a subtle hint of orange warmth. As a base, it provides an earthy, grounded foundation that pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted teal accents. While this color provides high contrast against black text, it risks looking muddy if used too widely. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #988e82.

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What is #988e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #988e82 is rgb(152, 142, 130), in HSL hsl(33, 10%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 14%, 40%.

What colors pair best with #988e82?

Because #988e82 carries a subtle orange warmth within its grey base, it works beautifully alongside deep charcoal or muted teal accents. These pairings create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the neutral from appearing muddy or flat on the page.

Is #988e82 readable on white or black?

#988e82 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 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.

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