#997E65 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange leans toward clay or dried earth. The hex code for this ashy tone is #997e65. It functions best as a grounding neutral in minimalist layouts or autumn-themed palettes. Because the color is quite unsaturated, pair it with deep charcoal or black text for optimal readability, as it comfortably supports a 5.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #997e65
What is #997e65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997e65 is rgb(153, 126, 101), in HSL hsl(29, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 34%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997e65 for a balanced palette?
Is #997e65 suitable for text usage in web design?
This color functions well as a background or secondary accent, but use it with caution for text. To maintain an accessible contrast ratio, pair #997e65 with dark, high-saturation neutrals like black or near-black tones rather than light colors.
Is #997e65 readable on white or black?
#997e65 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.