#998943 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, this yellow-olive tone brings a relaxed warmth to organic brand palettes. #998943 functions best as a supporting accent, as it can appear muddy when used too broadly. Because black text offers a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains readable for small UI elements or fine details. Pair it with dark navy or slate for a grounded finish.
Questions about #998943
What is #998943 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998943 is rgb(153, 137, 67), in HSL hsl(49, 39%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 56%, 40%.
Which color combinations work best with #998943?
#998943 functions best when grounded by darker neutrals like slate, charcoal, or deep navy blue. These pairings provide the necessary contrast to balance its organic warmth and prevent the shade from appearing muddy when used in web design layouts.
Is #998943 readable on white or black?
#998943 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.