#998474 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange feels restrained and grounded. With strong grey undertones, #998474 acts as a neutral rather than a vibrant pop of color. It works well as a supporting background element, where it provides sufficient contrast for standard black text. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to avoid a muddy appearance in your layout.
Questions about #998474
What is #998474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998474 is rgb(153, 132, 116), in HSL hsl(26, 15%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #998474 in a design layout?
#998474 works best when paired with deep charcoal or slate blues to prevent the layout from looking muddy. Because it acts as a neutral background, these darker accents provide the necessary contrast to make text readable and professional.
Is #998474 considered a warm or cool color?
While #998474 is technically a muted orange, its heavy grey undertones pull it toward a cool, desaturated neutrality. This unique balance allows it to function as a warm-leaning neutral that avoids the visual intensity of brighter, more vibrant orange hues.
Is #998474 readable on white or black?
#998474 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.