What color is #997368?

#997368 is a medium, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(153, 115, 104), and in HSL hsl(13, 19%, 50%).

Is #997368 accessible as text?

On white, #997368 has a contrast ratio of 4.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #997368, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997368?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #997368?

#997368 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #678D98. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997368 below.

Is #997368 good for buttons?

#997368 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997368 — white text only reaches 4.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997368 the same as CSS gray?

No — #997368 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.

#997368 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997368

Not just a swatch — here's how #997368 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997368 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997368 Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 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 #997368 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959765 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 #997368 Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5A222D

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 #997368 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #997368 Secondary #B3A4A0 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 #997368 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 65/100

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 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 74/100

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 #997368

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People also use #997368 with

Beaver Light Slate Gray 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 #E9E4E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #988267 — 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 #997368 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997368;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 115 104;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.0% 0.051 36.8);
  --color-50: #F9F6F6;
  --color-100: #EFE8E7;
  --color-200: #DED2CE;
  --color-300: #C4B1AB;
  --color-400: #A99089;
  --color-500: #8B716A;
  --color-600: #6D5A55;
  --color-700: #4F4340;
  --color-800: #352E2C;
  --color-900: #211D1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#F9F6F6',
    100: '#EFE8E7',
    200: '#DED2CE',
    300: '#C4B1AB',
    400: '#A99089',
    500: '#8B716A',
    600: '#6D5A55',
    700: '#4F4340',
    800: '#352E2C',
    900: '#211D1C',
  },
}

$base: #997368;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F6;
$base-100: #EFE8E7;
$base-200: #DED2CE;
$base-300: #C4B1AB;
$base-400: #A99089;
$base-500: #8B716A;
$base-600: #6D5A55;
$base-700: #4F4340;
$base-800: #352E2C;
$base-900: #211D1C;
$base-hover: #795B53;
$base-subtle: #DED6D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997368",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFE8E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DED2CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C4B1AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A99089",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8B716A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6D5A55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4F4340",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#352E2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211D1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997368

Color Lab

Pairs with #997368

UI roles & guardrails

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