#996E65 Hex Color
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Far from a bold red, #996e65 is a dusty, ashy shade closer to faded brick. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or 30% layer, not a loud accent. It flatters deep navy and warm cream without going muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #996e65
What is #996e65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996e65 is rgb(153, 110, 101), in HSL hsl(10, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 34%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #996e65?
Deep navy, warm cream, and soft sage all sit comfortably beside #996e65, since its muted warmth grounds cooler tones without clashing. Avoid bright pinks, which make it look muddy.
Is #996e65 readable on white or black?
#996e65 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.