#996F3D Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange sits between ochre and a soft brown. Because it is desaturated and warm, #996f3d works best as a supporting tone in branding or package design rather than a large background. Pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a muddy look. With enough contrast for black text, the hex code #996f3d brings a grounded, adventurous energy to autumn-themed or rustic layouts.
Questions about #996f3d
What is #996f3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996f3d is rgb(153, 111, 61), in HSL hsl(33, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 60%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #996f3d?
#996f3d works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals to ground its warmth. Pairing it with charcoal or deep navy provides the necessary structure to keep the design looking professional rather than muddy or washed out.
Is #996f3d suitable for text?
Using #996f3d as a text color is generally risky for accessibility unless the background is very light or the font weight is substantial. It is typically more effective as an accent or background color than as body text.
Is #996f3d readable on white or black?
#996f3d has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.