#998168 Hex Color
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#998168 is a bleak, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, understated character suits supporting backgrounds, autumn themes, food packaging, and outdoor or construction-focused designs. Use it as a warm base with dark text; black reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #998168
What is #998168 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998168 is rgb(153, 129, 104), in HSL hsl(31, 19%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 32%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998168?
#998168 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted teal, and subdued navy because its brown undertone benefits from darker anchors and cooler contrast. Use these combinations for grounded branding, packaging, or autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #998168 readable on white or black?
#998168 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.