#828C4E Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive green offers an earthy, organic feel without appearing too vibrant. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background, where it risks looking muddy. Try pairing this muted tone with deep charcoals or warm terracottas to balance its yellow undertones. The hex code for this olive shade is #828c4e. Black text remains perfectly legible against this color for accessibility needs.
Questions about #828c4e
What is #828c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828c4e is rgb(130, 140, 78), in HSL hsl(70, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 44%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #828c4e?
This muted olive pairs effectively with deep charcoal to anchor its yellow undertones, or rich terracotta for a natural, organic contrast. Because it is an unsaturated tone, it also complements soft cream or off-white backgrounds without becoming overwhelming.
Is #828c4e readable on white or black?
#828c4e has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.