#988F78 Hex Color
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#988f78 is a dusty olive with a strong gray cast. Low saturation and mid lightness give it a weathered, earthy feel rather than a bright yellow one. Use it as a supporting tone; large fields can read muddy. This hex code pairs well with deep navy and warm terracotta.
Questions about #988f78
What is #988f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988f78 is rgb(152, 143, 120), in HSL hsl(43, 13%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 21%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #988f78?
Deep navy and warm terracotta both make #988f78 look richer, while cream softens its gray undertone. Skip pale yellows nearby, since they wash it out.
Is #988f78 readable on white or black?
#988f78 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.