#807E00 Hex Color
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An unsaturated, earthy olive, #807e00 possesses warm yellow undertones that feel rustic and resilient. Because it can quickly appear muddy, use this tone as a supporting color or a distinct accent rather than a primary background. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, satisfying WCAG AA accessibility requirements. The hex code for this muted shade is #807e00.
Questions about #807e00
What is #807e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807e00 is rgb(128, 126, 0), in HSL hsl(59, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 100%, 50%.
How can I effectively use #807e00 without it looking muddy?
Treat #807e00 as a supporting accent or secondary color rather than a primary background to maintain clarity. It pairs exceptionally well with a crisp off-white or a deep charcoal to balance its warm, rustic yellow undertones and prevent the overall composition from feeling dull.
Is #807e00 readable on white or black?
#807e00 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.