#998774 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated orange offers a grounded alternative to brighter, more aggressive tones. Because #998774 leans heavily into gray, it functions best as a neutral base or supporting element rather than a focal point. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability. It creates a matte, understated aesthetic perfect for autumn-inspired branding or backgrounds where you need to avoid visual clutter.
Questions about #998774
What is #998774 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998774 is rgb(153, 135, 116), in HSL hsl(31, 15%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 24%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998774 in a design layout?
Is #998774 considered a warm or cool tone?
#998774 sits in a unique middle ground, leaning warm due to its underlying orange roots while remaining desaturated and cool-feeling because of its heavy gray base. It functions as a flexible bridge between warmer tones and cooler neutrals.
Is #998774 readable on white or black?
#998774 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.