#997D73 Hex Color
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Dusty orange is a muted, grayed-down shade that works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. #997d73 carries warm brown undertones and almost no brightness, so it reads as calm clay instead of vivid orange. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at roughly 5.5:1, which makes it safe behind small body copy.
Questions about #997d73
What is #997d73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997d73 is rgb(153, 125, 115), in HSL hsl(16, 16%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 25%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #997d73?
Deep navy and cream flatter it best, since the navy pulls out warmth the shade alone hides. Skip bright whites, which wash this muted orange out.
Is #997d73 readable on white or black?
#997d73 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.