#996A58 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly in the terracotta family. With its low saturation and matte finish, #996a58 provides a grounded, organic feel that works best as a supporting texture rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or slate blues to prevent it from looking muddy. The hex code for this shade is #996a58, and it maintains enough contrast for accessible white typography.
Questions about #996a58
What is #996a58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996a58 is rgb(153, 106, 88), in HSL hsl(17, 27%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 42%, 40%.
What colors pair naturally with #996a58?
This terracotta shade finds its best balance when paired with cool, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate blue. These high-contrast pairings prevent the warmth of #996a58 from appearing muddy and help it stand out as a sophisticated, grounded accent.
Is #996a58 readable on white or black?
#996a58 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.