#808957 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive carries warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It works best for organic branding or outdoor apparel that requires an understated, earthy look. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground the palette. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, it functions well as a web background. The hex code for this mellow color is #808957.
Questions about #808957
What is #808957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808957 is rgb(128, 137, 87), in HSL hsl(71, 22%, 44%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 36%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #808957?
#808957 looks best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or warm off-whites. Because it is a muted, unsaturated olive, it also creates a sophisticated, nature-inspired palette when combined with soft terracottas or muted teals for contrast.
Is #808957 readable on white or black?
#808957 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.