#998500 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #998500 is a dark yellow-olive with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow character suggests practicality, tradition, and outdoor resilience, making it useful for budget brands, construction, military-inspired graphics, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, and the hex code is #998500.
Questions about #998500
What is #998500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998500 is rgb(153, 133, 0), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 100%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998500?
Does #998500 look warm or cool?
#998500 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by earthy brown undertones, giving it a practical, traditional character that suits grounded, heritage-inspired, outdoor, and organic visual systems.
Is #998500 readable on white or black?
#998500 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.