What color is #997173?

#997173 is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(153, 113, 115), and in HSL hsl(357, 16%, 52%).

Is #997173 accessible as text?

On white, #997173 has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #997173, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997173?

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

What colors go well with #997173?

#997173 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #719896. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997173 below.

Is #997173 good for buttons?

#997173 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997173 — white text only reaches 4.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997173 the same as CSS gray?

No — #997173 is not the CSS named color gray, but gray (#808080) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#997173 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997173

Not just a swatch — here's how #997173 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997173 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997173 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

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 #997173 Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997173 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #997173 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Mocha sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #997173 Secondary #B2A3A4 Support #9B9087 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 #997173 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 40/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 68/100

High

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

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997173

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People also use #997173 with

Rosy Brown Beaver Cadet Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E4E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #987C71 — 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 #997173 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997173;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 113 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.9% 0.051 15.4);
  --color-50: #F9F6F6;
  --color-100: #EEE7E7;
  --color-200: #DDD0D0;
  --color-300: #C2ADAE;
  --color-400: #A68C8D;
  --color-500: #886C6E;
  --color-600: #6B5758;
  --color-700: #4E4142;
  --color-800: #342D2D;
  --color-900: #211C1D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#F9F6F6',
    100: '#EEE7E7',
    200: '#DDD0D0',
    300: '#C2ADAE',
    400: '#A68C8D',
    500: '#886C6E',
    600: '#6B5758',
    700: '#4E4142',
    800: '#342D2D',
    900: '#211C1D',
  },
}

$base: #997173;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F6;
$base-100: #EEE7E7;
$base-200: #DDD0D0;
$base-300: #C2ADAE;
$base-400: #A68C8D;
$base-500: #886C6E;
$base-600: #6B5758;
$base-700: #4E4142;
$base-800: #342D2D;
$base-900: #211C1D;
$base-hover: #7B595B;
$base-subtle: #DFD6D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997173",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEE7E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DDD0D0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C2ADAE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A68C8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#886C6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6B5758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4E4142",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#342D2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211C1D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997173

Color Lab

Pairs with #997173

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