What color is #986957?

#986957 is a medium, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(152, 105, 87), and in HSL hsl(17, 27%, 47%).

Is #986957 accessible as text?

On white, #986957 has a contrast ratio of 4.67:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.49:1 (fails). For text placed on #986957, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #986957?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #986957?

#986957 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #578698. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #986957 below.

Is #986957 good for buttons?

#986957 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #986957 — black text only reaches 4.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #986957 the same as CSS sienna?

No — #986957 is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#986957 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #986957

Not just a swatch — here's how #986957 works with other colors. Named schemes with #986957 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #986957 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Mocha as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #986957 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Mocha anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #986957 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Mocha plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #986957 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Mocha holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #986957 Secondary #AE9C95 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Mocha is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Mocha carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #986957 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 70/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 86/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #986957

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People also use #986957 with

Rose Gold Moss Green Air Force Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E2DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #987F57 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #986957 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #986957;
  --color-base-rgb: 152 105 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.5% 0.067 41.8);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E8E5;
  --color-200: #E1D1CB;
  --color-300: #C9B0A6;
  --color-400: #AF8F83;
  --color-500: #927063;
  --color-600: #725A50;
  --color-700: #52433D;
  --color-800: #372E2A;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F0E8E5',
    200: '#E1D1CB',
    300: '#C9B0A6',
    400: '#AF8F83',
    500: '#927063',
    600: '#725A50',
    700: '#52433D',
    800: '#372E2A',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #986957;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F0E8E5;
$base-200: #E1D1CB;
$base-300: #C9B0A6;
$base-400: #AF8F83;
$base-500: #927063;
$base-600: #725A50;
$base-700: #52433D;
$base-800: #372E2A;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #7A5546;
$base-subtle: #DFD3CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#986957",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1D1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9B0A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF8F83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#927063",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#725A50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52433D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #986957

Color Lab

Pairs with #986957

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