#99A28F Hex Color
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#99a28f is a desaturated, earthy shade that merges lime with grey undertones. Because it feels dusty rather than vivid, it works best as a supporting background or muted accent in organic branding. Use black text for optimal readability, as this hex code provides excellent contrast for small body type. Pair it with terracotta or deep charcoal to ground its softer, natural energy in your designs.
Questions about #99a28f
What is #99a28f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99a28f is rgb(153, 162, 143), in HSL hsl(88, 9%, 60%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 12%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #99a28f?
This muted tone works beautifully with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or earthy terracotta to highlight its natural warmth. These combinations ground the color effectively without overpowering its subtle, dusty aesthetic.
Is #99a28f considered warm or cool?
While it contains a base of lime, the heavy grey undertones push #99a28f into a neutral territory that feels neither fully warm nor cool. This versatility allows it to function as a sophisticated, unobtrusive background.
Is #99a28f readable on white or black?
#99a28f has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.