#806B00 Hex Color
Muted yellow with earthy warmth
The hex code #806b00 produces a muted, warm yellow with earthy olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, traditional feel, while its dark value suggests resilience and practicality. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused designs, pairing it with cream or navy. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #806b00
What is #806b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #806b00 is rgb(128, 107, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 100%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #806b00?
Is #806b00 warm or cool?
#806b00 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by low saturation and earthy olive-brown undertones. Its dark value keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel traditional, practical, and grounded rather than sunny or playful.
Is #806b00 readable on white or black?
#806b00 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.