#998D70 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #998d70 is a low-saturation yellow with olive and gray undertones. Its matte, earthy character suits outdoor branding, organic products, construction materials, and understated fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or dark navy rather than a dominant background, where it can look muddy. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #998d70.
Questions about #998d70
What is #998d70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998d70 is rgb(153, 141, 112), in HSL hsl(42, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998d70?
Does #998d70 look warm or cool?
#998d70 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its yellow base leans toward olive, while gray lowers its saturation, softens the warmth, and keeps the shade from appearing bright or strongly golden in most palettes.
Is #998d70 readable on white or black?
#998d70 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.