#998D00 Hex Color
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This muted, mustard-toned yellow feels grounded and approachable. With its warm, unsaturated character, the hex code #998d00 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep teals. If you need to warm up this shade, learning what colors make orange helps you adjust the hue to fit your specific design needs.
Questions about #998d00
What is #998d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998d00 is rgb(153, 141, 0), in HSL hsl(55, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 100%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998d00 in a design palette?
Is #998d00 a good choice for text or primary backgrounds?
Avoid using #998d00 as a primary background or for small body text because it lacks the necessary saturation and contrast for readability. It serves much better as a decorative element, such as buttons, border lines, or illustrative highlights.
Is #998d00 readable on white or black?
#998d00 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.