#994900 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #994900 is a warm brown with earthy orange undertones and a serious, grounded feel. Its low lightness adds depth to layouts, while its mellow saturation suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background. White text provides about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #994900.
Questions about #994900
What is #994900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994900 is rgb(153, 73, 0), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 100%, 40%.
Which colors pair well with #994900?
#994900 pairs well with cream, warm beige, charcoal, and muted blue; these combinations balance its earthy orange warmth and keep layouts grounded without making them feel overly heavy or dark. Use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and reserve darker companions for small accents.
Does #994900 read as warm or cool?
#994900 reads as a warm brown because its red and orange character outweighs its small blue component, while its muted saturation and low lightness keep that warmth restrained rather than bright or fiery.
Is #994900 readable on white or black?
#994900 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.