#999381 Hex Color
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Sale banners and budget packaging are a natural home for #999381. This dusty yellow carries enough gray to read almost khaki, giving designs a grounded, no-fuss warmth. Its low saturation works best as a supporting tone; at large sizes it can turn muddy. Pair it with deep teal for a richer contrast than the usual browns. Black text clears WCAG AA on top at roughly 6.8:1.
Questions about #999381
What is #999381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999381 is rgb(153, 147, 129), in HSL hsl(45, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 16%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #999381?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter #999381, since each gives the muted yellow a stronger neighbor. Crisp white can wash it out, so lean on darker pairings.
Is #999381 readable on white or black?
#999381 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.