#997452 Hex Color
A weathered earth tone with grounded warmth
This dusty, muted orange feels like a weathered earth tone. Because it is highly unsaturated, #997452 functions best as a stabilizing background color rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a grounded, professional palette. Since black text provides excellent 5.0:1 contrast, this hex code is an accessible choice for legible body copy in editorial designs.
Questions about #997452
What is #997452 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997452 is rgb(153, 116, 82), in HSL hsl(29, 30%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 46%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997452 in a professional design?
#997452 creates a sophisticated, grounded palette when paired with deep charcoal or slate blue accents. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids overwhelming the eye and allows darker neutral tones to provide the necessary contrast for modern, editorial-style layouts.
Is #997452 readable on white or black?
#997452 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.