#997814 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #997814 is a mellow yellow with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, traditional feel suited to outdoor branding, organic products, construction, and sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #997814 supports black body text at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #997814
What is #997814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997814 is rgb(153, 120, 20), in HSL hsl(45, 77%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 87%, 40%.
Which colors pair well with #997814?
Navy, cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals pair well with #997814, balancing its muted golden base without competing with its olive undertone. Use navy for stronger contrast and cream for softer layouts.
Is #997814 warm or cool?
#997814 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its red and green values outweigh its small blue component, while its low saturation gives the shade an earthy olive cast rather than a bright, lemony look.
Does #997814 work with black text?
Yes, #997814 provides about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio with black, meeting WCAG AA for normal text. Check your chosen font, size, and weight, since readability can change with thin lettering or nearby colors.
Is #997814 readable on white or black?
#997814 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.