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#98781B color code is #98781B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98781b.

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#98781B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98781B is 0.2019. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.17:1 against white and 5.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98781B on white4.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#98781B on black5.04:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #98781B4.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #98781B5.04:1AA

#98781B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98781B?+
The hex code for #98781B is #98781B. In RGB it's rgb(152, 120, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #98781B?+
#98781B in RGB is (152, 120, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 120, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #98781B?+
#98781B converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 82%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98781B.
Is #98781b a warm or cool color?+
#98781B (#98781B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #98781b belong to?+
#98781B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 70%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #98781b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98781B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.17:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #98781b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98781B (#98781B) is 612 C Pantone 612 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98781B in design

Practical guidance for using #98781b (#98781B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#98781B (#98781B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98781B (#98781B) 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

#98781B 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 — #98781b 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

#98781B 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.