#80742D Hex Color
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This unsaturated, earthy yellow carries a distinct olive tone that feels organic and muted. Because of its muddy character, #80742d works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to ground a palette. White text provides enough contrast for legibility, making this hex code a solid choice for branding that values resilience and tradition.
Questions about #80742d
What is #80742d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80742d is rgb(128, 116, 45), in HSL hsl(51, 48%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 65%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #80742d in a design scheme?
Because #80742d has an earthy, muted quality, it creates a grounded look when paired with deep charcoal or warm burnt orange. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to stop the yellow-olive from appearing muddy or flat.
Is #80742d readable on white or black?
#80742d has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.