#997E73 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange leans into a muted, matte aesthetic. Use it as a supporting accent to ground layouts, as it can appear muddy when used as a full-page background. The hex code is #997e73. It pairs well with charcoal or dark slate for a modern, earthy palette. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it remains perfectly legible for small body copy.
Questions about #997e73
What is #997e73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997e73 is rgb(153, 126, 115), in HSL hsl(17, 16%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 25%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #997e73 for a professional look?
Is #997e73 suitable for text backgrounds?
While #997e73 offers enough contrast for black text, its muted intensity works most effectively as a subtle supporting accent. If used as a primary background, pair it with dark, high-contrast typography to ensure readability remains sharp and accessible for all users.
Is #997e73 readable on white or black?
#997e73 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.