#999288 Hex Color
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#999288 is a dusty orange faded almost to grey, reading more like warm taupe on screen. That low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits autumn palettes, food packaging, and youth branding that wants energy without noise. It flatters deep teal and charcoal. Black text clears AA on it at about 6.8:1, so it holds up as a background. Watch large fills, though, where it can read muddy.
Questions about #999288
What is #999288 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999288 is rgb(153, 146, 136), in HSL hsl(35, 8%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #999288?
Deep teal, charcoal, and burgundy all bring out the warm undertone in #999288. Crisp white works too, though the contrast is soft. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Why does #999288 look grey instead of orange?
Its saturation is very low and its lightness sits mid-range, so the orange undertone reads as a warm grey. Place it next to a saturated color and the orange shows through.
Is #999288 readable on white or black?
#999288 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.