#997462 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #997462 is a warm, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow character suggests subtlety, independence, and understated optimism, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, and youth-focused designs. Use the hex code #997462 as a supporting tone with navy or cream, while black text remains readable at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #997462
What is #997462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997462 is rgb(153, 116, 98), in HSL hsl(20, 22%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 36%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997462?
#997462 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, because these colors balance its warm, dusty orange base while preserving its muted, matte character across branding, packaging, interiors, and digital palettes. Choose navy for stronger contrast and cream for a softer look.
Is #997462 warm or cool?
#997462 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown and gray undertones, creating a subdued earthy appearance rather than a bright or highly saturated orange. It adds warmth without making a palette feel loud.
Is #997462 readable on white or black?
#997462 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.