#817C3B Hex Color
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#817c3b is an unsaturated, warm olive-yellow with a mellow, earthy presence. Its muted lightness suggests resilience and tradition, while a yellow cast adds enthusiasm and optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding. The hex code #817c3b also supports black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #817c3b
What is #817c3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817c3b is rgb(129, 124, 59), in HSL hsl(56, 37%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 54%, 49%.
How does #817c3b read in design?
#817c3b reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its yellow component outweighs the subdued green cast, while low saturation keeps the mood grounded, slightly weathered, and practical. It suits nature, utility, and heritage-inspired palettes better than crisp, high-energy layouts.
What colors pair well with #817c3b?
Pair #817c3b with charcoal for readable, grounded contrast, or add cream and burgundy for a warmer editorial palette in brand systems and packaging where its earthy character can carry a supporting role. Keep the shade out of oversized flat backgrounds when possible, since it can look muddy.
Is #817c3b readable on white or black?
#817c3b has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.