#817A18 Hex Color
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The hex code #817a18 is a muted, warm yellow-green with earthy olive undertones. Its medium-dark value and low saturation create a mellow, practical feel for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream and charcoal. Black text provides about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #817a18
What is #817a18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817a18 is rgb(129, 122, 24), in HSL hsl(56, 69%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 81%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #817a18?
For a grounded palette, pair #817a18 with cream, charcoal, or dusty terracotta; the light neutral improves clarity, while the dark and warm accents give its muted yellow-green base stronger definition.
Where does #817a18 work best in a design?
#817a18 works best as a supporting brand color, outdoor accent, packaging detail, or large display element in posters and promotional graphics, where its warm, earthy character feels intentional without overwhelming the layout. Its muted value can look muddy across large UI panels.
Does #817a18 read warm or cool?
#817a18 reads warm because its yellow base and earthy, low-saturation olive undertone outweigh the green component. Its medium-dark value keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright or playful in most palettes.
Is #817a18 readable on white or black?
#817a18 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.