#999871 Hex Color
Mellow Olive with a Dusty Warmth
Dusty and light on saturation, #999871 reads as a mellow olive with a soft yellow undertone. Its low chroma keeps things earthy and calm, a good fit for organic packaging and outdoor branding. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can look muddy beside white. Black text passes on it at about 7.1:1, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #999871
What is #999871 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #999871 is rgb(153, 152, 113), in HSL hsl(58, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 26%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #999871?
It pairs well with deep navy, plum, and warm cream. A dusty terracotta accent also lifts its yellow undertone without breaking the muted, earthy mood.
Is #999871 readable on white or black?
#999871 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 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.