#997218 Hex Color
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This muted ochre brings an earthy, weathered warmth to any palette. Because #997218 is desaturated and low in lightness, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep teals. The hex code #997218 meets WCAG AA standards for accessibility when used with black text, making it reliable for readable small-scale UI elements.
Questions about #997218
What is #997218 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997218 is rgb(153, 114, 24), in HSL hsl(42, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 84%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #997218?
Is #997218 readable on white or black?
#997218 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.