#999587 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #999587 sits between dusty yellow, beige, and soft gray. Its low saturation gives it a practical, weathered feel that suits budget graphics, construction branding, and sale signage. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, where its restrained warmth stays clear without looking bright. The hex code #999587 supports black body text at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #999587
What is #999587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999587 is rgb(153, 149, 135), in HSL hsl(47, 8%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 12%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #999587?
#999587 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted navy, and warm off-white because those colors provide contrast while respecting its dusty yellow-gray undertone. The result stays practical rather than overly bright.
Is #999587 readable on white or black?
#999587 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.