#99866E Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #99866e is a dusty orange-brown with ashy taupe undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained warmth supports calm, understated layouts while leaving room for creative accents. Use the hex code for backgrounds or supporting panels, though it can look muddy in large fields. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #99866e
What is #99866e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99866e is rgb(153, 134, 110), in HSL hsl(33, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 28%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #99866e?
The best pairings for #99866e include charcoal, navy, muted sage, and cream, since its dusty orange warmth gains definition beside cooler or lighter tones while preserving its understated character.
Is #99866e readable on white or black?
#99866e has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.