#996047 Hex Color
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#996047 is a dusty, unsaturated brown with distinct warm orange undertones. It evokes a sense of vintage reliability. Because this shade reads as a muted matte, it works best as a grounding accent rather than a dominant background. Pair this hex code with creamy off-whites, as it supports white text with a 5.1:1 contrast ratio for excellent legibility.
Questions about #996047
What is #996047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996047 is rgb(153, 96, 71), in HSL hsl(18, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 54%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #996047?
Is #996047 readable on white or black?
#996047 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.