#996E12 Hex Color
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Mustard gold with an olive base. #996e12 is warm but far from vivid, its low saturation pulls it toward earth and autumn fields instead of citrus. Use it as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal, since large fills can turn muddy. The hex code has enough contrast for black body text, which helps in packaging and print work.
Questions about #996e12
What is #996e12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996e12 is rgb(153, 110, 18), in HSL hsl(41, 79%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 88%, 40%.
What text color works best on #996e12?
Black text on #996e12 reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, which meets WCAG AA for body text. White sits near the same threshold, so test both before committing to small type.
What colors pair well with #996e12?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter its muted warmth. Pure white backgrounds and bright oranges tend to wash it out, so favor softer neighbors.
Is #996e12 readable on white or black?
#996e12 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.