What color is #997D64?

#997D64 is a medium, muted orange. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 100), and in HSL hsl(28, 21%, 50%).

Is #997D64 accessible as text?

On white, #997D64 has a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #997D64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997D64?

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

What colors go well with #997D64?

#997D64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #65819A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997D64 below.

Is #997D64 good for buttons?

#997D64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997D64 — white text only reaches 3.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997D64 the same as CSS gray?

No — #997D64 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.

#997D64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997D64

Not just a swatch — here's how #997D64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997D64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #997D64 Secondary #B4651B Accent #737945 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 #997D64 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #929866 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 #997D64 Secondary #7A4A23 Surface #E9DAC0 Accent #41503C Anchor #5B222A

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 #997D64 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #997D64 Secondary #B6ACA3 Support #9A9186 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 #997D64 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

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 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 48/100

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 #997D64

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People also use #997D64 with

Beaver Moss Green Slate Gray 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 #E9E5E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9A9065 — 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 #997D64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #997D64;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 125 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.0% 0.050 63.4);
  --color-50: #F9F7F6;
  --color-100: #EFEAE6;
  --color-200: #DFD6CE;
  --color-300: #C5B7AA;
  --color-400: #AA9888;
  --color-500: #8D7968;
  --color-600: #6E6054;
  --color-700: #50473F;
  --color-800: #35302B;
  --color-900: #211E1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mocha: {
    50: '#F9F7F6',
    100: '#EFEAE6',
    200: '#DFD6CE',
    300: '#C5B7AA',
    400: '#AA9888',
    500: '#8D7968',
    600: '#6E6054',
    700: '#50473F',
    800: '#35302B',
    900: '#211E1C',
  },
}

$base: #997D64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F7F6;
$base-100: #EFEAE6;
$base-200: #DFD6CE;
$base-300: #C5B7AA;
$base-400: #AA9888;
$base-500: #8D7968;
$base-600: #6E6054;
$base-700: #50473F;
$base-800: #35302B;
$base-900: #211E1C;
$base-hover: #7B6551;
$base-subtle: #DFD8D3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997D64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F7F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFEAE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFD6CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C5B7AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AA9888",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8D7968",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6E6054",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#50473F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#35302B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211E1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997D64

Color Lab

Pairs with #997D64

UI roles & guardrails

In real applications

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