#826C00 Hex Color
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#826c00 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with warm brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests earthiness, tradition, and practical optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy; white text remains readable at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #826c00.
Questions about #826c00
What is #826c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826c00 is rgb(130, 108, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #826c00?
Pair #826c00 with cream for a softer, earthy palette, or use navy for a grounded, structured combination; muted brown, tan, and warm gray can support it without competing with its subdued yellow-olive character.
Does #826c00 look warm or cool?
#826c00 reads as warm because its yellow base is softened by brown undertones, while muted saturation keeps it from feeling bright or overly energetic in layouts, brand systems, and large color areas.
Is #826c00 readable on white or black?
#826c00 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.