#828B4C Hex Color
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Muted olive with a warm yellow streak, #828b4c reads mellow rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a solid supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, and it pairs well with cream or deep charcoal, though it can look muddy next to plain white. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.7:1. A natural fit for outdoor, military, and organic branding.
Questions about #828b4c
What is #828b4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828b4c is rgb(130, 139, 76), in HSL hsl(69, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 45%, 45%.
What text color works on #828b4c?
Black text works best on #828b4c, with a contrast ratio near 5.7:1. That passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light type large and bold.
What colors pair well with #828b4c?
#828b4c pairs well with cream, warm brown, and charcoal. A terracotta or burgundy accent brings out its yellow undertone without clashing.
Is #828b4c readable on white or black?
#828b4c has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.