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#98591B color code is #98591B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98591b.

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#98591B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98591B is 0.1390. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.56:1 against white and 3.78:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98591B on white5.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
#98591B on black3.78:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #98591B5.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #98591B3.78:1AA Large

#98591B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98591B?+
The hex code for #98591B is #98591B. In RGB it's rgb(152, 89, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #98591B?+
#98591B in RGB is (152, 89, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 89, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #98591B?+
#98591B converts to CMYK(0%, 41%, 82%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98591B.
Is #98591b a warm or cool color?+
#98591B (#98591B) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98591b belong to?+
#98591B belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 70%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #98591b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98591B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.56:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #98591b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98591B (#98591B) is 8004 C Metallic Antique Copper, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98591B in design

Practical guidance for using #98591b (#98591B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #98591B (#98591B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #98591b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98591B (#98591B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#98591B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #98591b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#98591B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.