#998079 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #998079 is a grayish red with ashy brown undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its low saturation tempers red’s usual urgency, making it useful as a supporting tone for romance, editorial branding, or caution details. Pair it with deep navy or warm ivory, though it can look muddy across large backgrounds. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #998079.
Questions about #998079
What is #998079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998079 is rgb(153, 128, 121), in HSL hsl(13, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 21%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998079?
Is #998079 readable on white or black?
#998079 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.