#997A49 Hex Color
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#997a49 is a warm, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its mellow depth suggests optimism and independence without the energy of bright orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or outdoor branding, especially beside cream or navy. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #997a49
What is #997a49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997a49 is rgb(153, 122, 73), in HSL hsl(37, 35%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 52%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997a49?
Is #997a49 readable on white or black?
#997a49 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.