#818A58 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive green feels grounded and organic, avoiding the artificial brightness of pure yellow. The hex code #818a58 works well as a background for natural product branding or outdoor themes. Because it is muted and low-contrast, pair it with dark charcoals or deep espresso browns to avoid a washed-out look. Black text remains highly readable on this shade for any interface design.
Questions about #818a58
What is #818a58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818a58 is rgb(129, 138, 88), in HSL hsl(71, 22%, 44%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 36%, 46%.
What colors pair well with the hex color #818a58?
Because #818a58 is a muted and low-contrast olive, it anchors designs well when paired with charcoal or deep espresso browns to avoid a washed-out appearance. Using crisp white or dark neutrals helps define the boundaries of this soft, earthy tone.
Is #818a58 a suitable choice for web interface text?
The hex color #818a58 functions best as a background color rather than for body text. Due to its muted saturation, placing black or very dark charcoal text over it ensures high readability and professional contrast for modern interface design.
Is #818a58 readable on white or black?
#818a58 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.