#828B6A Hex Color
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This dusty olive acts as a grounded, muted neutral rather than a bright accent. Because of its low saturation, #828b6a works best as a background tone or a supporting base in organic palettes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm cream, which makes it feel less muddy. The hex code for this ashy shade is #828b6a, and it provides enough contrast to keep black body text readable.
Questions about #828b6a
What is #828b6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828b6a is rgb(130, 139, 106), in HSL hsl(76, 13%, 48%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 24%, 45%.
Which color palettes pair well with #828b6a?
#828b6a functions best when anchored by high-contrast tones like deep charcoal or off-white. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it also works harmoniously with soft terracotta or warm sand tones, which bring out the subtle green undertones without appearing overly vibrant.
Is #828b6a readable on white or black?
#828b6a has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.