#998D81 Hex Color
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The hex code #998d81 is a muted orange with ashy gray undertones, creating a dusty, almost weathered finish. Its restrained warmth suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, or beverage designs, paired with charcoal or forest green. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #998d81
What is #998d81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998d81 is rgb(153, 141, 129), in HSL hsl(30, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 16%, 40%.
Does #998d81 look warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted orange-beige because red leads the color balance, while low saturation and gray undertones keep that warmth restrained rather than bright, vivid, or strongly earthy.
What colors pair well with #998d81?
Is #998d81 readable on white or black?
#998d81 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.