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#98721B color code is #98721B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98721b.

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#98721B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98721B is 0.1879. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.41:1 against white and 4.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98721B on white4.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#98721B on black4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #98721B4.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #98721B4.76:1AA

#98721B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98721B?+
The hex code for #98721B is #98721B. In RGB it's rgb(152, 114, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #98721B?+
#98721B in RGB is (152, 114, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 114, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #98721B?+
#98721B converts to CMYK(0%, 25%, 82%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98721B.
Is #98721b a warm or cool color?+
#98721B (#98721B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98721b belong to?+
#98721B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 70%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #98721b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98721B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.41:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #98721b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98721B (#98721B) is 612 C Pantone 612 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98721B in design

Practical guidance for using #98721b (#98721B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98721B (#98721B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98721B (#98721B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#98721B 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 — #98721b 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

#98721B 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.