What color is #997D4F?

#997D4F is a medium, muted brown. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 79), and in HSL hsl(37, 32%, 45%).

Is #997D4F accessible as text?

On white, #997D4F has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #997D4F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997D4F?

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

What colors go well with #997D4F?

#997D4F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E6A97. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997D4F below.

Is #997D4F good for buttons?

#997D4F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997D4F — white text only reaches 3.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997D4F the same as CSS gray?

No — #997D4F 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.

#997D4F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997D4F

Not just a swatch — here's how #997D4F works with other colors. Named schemes with #997D4F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997D4F Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Shadow 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 #997D4F Anchor #3A2A1F Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #909868 Secondary #3B3833

Shadow 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 #997D4F Secondary #794B22 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B2229

Shadow 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 #997D4F Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Shadow 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 #997D4F Secondary #B5AB9B Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Shadow 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 Shadow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #997D4F 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 75/100

High

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #997D4F with

Rose Gold Moss Green Very Peri Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9E4DC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #97944E — 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 #997D4F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997D4F;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 125 79;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(60.5% 0.072 79.2);
  --color-50: #FAF8F5;
  --color-100: #F2ECE4;
  --color-200: #E3D9C9;
  --color-300: #CCBCA3;
  --color-400: #B39F7F;
  --color-500: #97815E;
  --color-600: #75664D;
  --color-700: #544A3A;
  --color-800: #383229;
  --color-900: #23201A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  shadow: {
    50: '#FAF8F5',
    100: '#F2ECE4',
    200: '#E3D9C9',
    300: '#CCBCA3',
    400: '#B39F7F',
    500: '#97815E',
    600: '#75664D',
    700: '#544A3A',
    800: '#383229',
    900: '#23201A',
  },
}

$base: #997D4F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF8F5;
$base-100: #F2ECE4;
$base-200: #E3D9C9;
$base-300: #CCBCA3;
$base-400: #B39F7F;
$base-500: #97815E;
$base-600: #75664D;
$base-700: #544A3A;
$base-800: #383229;
$base-900: #23201A;
$base-hover: #79633E;
$base-subtle: #DFD7CB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997D4F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF8F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2ECE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3D9C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCBCA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B39F7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97815E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75664D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#544A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#383229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#23201A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997D4F

Color Lab

Pairs with #997D4F

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