#807800 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow yellow has distinct olive undertones, grounding it in earthy, organic aesthetics. While it can feel slightly muddy on its own, it pairs beautifully as a supporting tone against slate grays or deep navies. The hex code #807800 maintains enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for buttons or accents rather than full-page backgrounds.
Questions about #807800
What is #807800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807800 is rgb(128, 120, 0), in HSL hsl(56, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 100%, 50%.
What color palettes work best with #807800?
Is #807800 a good choice for text on a white background?
Using #807800 for body text on a standard white background is not recommended as it fails standard accessibility contrast ratios. It works best as an accent color or a secondary graphic element where high-contrast black or dark gray text is used alongside it.
Is #807800 readable on white or black?
#807800 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.