#807C4B Hex Color
A dusty muted olive with earthy warmth
This dusty, unsaturated olive carries a muted, mellow warmth. Because it leans earthy, #807c4b works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or crisp off-white for nature-inspired branding. The hex code for this ashy tone is #807c4b, and it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #807c4b
What is #807c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807c4b is rgb(128, 124, 75), in HSL hsl(55, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 41%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #807c4b in a design scheme?
#807c4b works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp off-white to prevent it from appearing muddy. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing this muted olive with soft creams or desaturated terracottas to emphasize its natural, earthy character.
Should I use #807c4b as a background color?
Avoid using #807c4b as a large-scale background color because its low saturation can easily look flat or muddy. Instead, utilize this shade as a supporting accent or border to ground your composition without overwhelming the primary content or text.
Is #807c4b readable on white or black?
#807c4b has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.