#99803F Hex Color
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#99803f is a muted olive yellow with a warm, earthy character. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits organic packaging, outdoor brands, and rustic fashion. It works best as a supporting tone, flattered by terracotta or deep navy rather than stark white. The hex code #99803f carries enough contrast for black body text at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #99803f
What is #99803f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99803f is rgb(153, 128, 63), in HSL hsl(43, 42%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 59%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #99803f?
#99803f pairs well with terracotta, deep navy, and cream, which bring out its warm, earthy side. Skip bright whites and neons, since they make this muted olive look dull by comparison.
Is #99803f readable on white or black?
#99803f has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.