#998879 Hex Color
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#998879 is a muted, dusty orange that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a calm background rather than a vibrant focal point. Since this hex code provides a solid 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, it is safe for readable body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to ground the color and avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #998879
What is #998879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998879 is rgb(153, 136, 121), in HSL hsl(28, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 21%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998879?
Because of its muted nature, #998879 anchors effectively alongside charcoal for high-contrast text or forest green for an earthy, organic palette. These darker tones prevent the color from appearing muddy while maintaining its soft, professional aesthetic.
Is #998879 readable on white or black?
#998879 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.