#996F4C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a mellow weight that feels grounded and approachable. With its low saturation, #996f4c avoids the intensity of standard orange tones, making it an effective choice for a supporting element or background in rustic or autumn-inspired designs. It pairs well with deep charcoal for high contrast, and because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code.
Questions about #996f4c
What is #996f4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996f4c is rgb(153, 111, 76), in HSL hsl(27, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 50%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #996f4c?
Because of its earthy, muted nature, #996f4c pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or a creamy off-white to lean into a cozy, rustic design aesthetic. Avoid neon accents which can easily clash with this grounded tone.
Is #996f4c readable on white or black?
#996f4c has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.