#998A80 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty tone sits between orange and gray, creating a matte appearance that feels grounded and understated. Because #998a80 lacks high saturation, it works best as a neutral background or supporting element rather than a primary focus. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or sharp charcoal. The hex code for this color is #998a80, and it offers enough contrast to support readable black text.
Questions about #998a80
What is #998a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998a80 is rgb(153, 138, 128), in HSL hsl(24, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 40%.
What color combinations work best with #998a80?
#998a80 thrives when paired with high-contrast, deep tones that anchor its dusty, desaturated nature. Use charcoal for text to maintain readability, or bring in forest green to pull out the subtle warmth hidden within this earthy neutral shade.
Is #998a80 readable on white or black?
#998a80 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.