#997467 Hex Color
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Reach for #997467 when a design needs warmth without noise. This muted red-orange, close to dusty terracotta, has ashy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can read muddy at large sizes. Deep green or navy accents sharpen it nicely. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast, which makes it usable behind small body copy.
Questions about #997467
What is #997467 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997467 is rgb(153, 116, 103), in HSL hsl(16, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 33%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does black text pass WCAG AA on #997467?
Yes. Black text on #997467 reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 requirement for body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type over this shade.
What colors pair well with #997467?
Deep greens and navy make #997467 look richer, while cream softens its edges. Use it as a supporting tone at roughly 30 percent of a palette, since its low saturation reads muddy when it dominates.
Is #997467 readable on white or black?
#997467 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.