#829B53 Hex Color
Grounded olive green with earthy undertones
This muted, olive-leaning green feels grounded and natural. Because of its desaturated quality, #829b53 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted terracotta to emphasize its earthy character. Black text provides excellent legibility against this hue, making it a reliable choice for readable UI elements or organic branding.
Questions about #829b53
What is #829b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829b53 is rgb(130, 155, 83), in HSL hsl(81, 30%, 47%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 46%, 39%.
What color combinations work best with #829b53?
Pair #829b53 with charcoal or deep gray for high readability in UI layouts. To soften its olive tones, use warm terracotta or rust shades to create a balanced, nature-inspired aesthetic that feels grounded.
Is #829b53 a good choice for text?
Use #829b53 primarily as an accent or background color rather than for body text. It lacks sufficient contrast against white to meet accessibility standards for small text, so keep it for UI elements or graphic illustrations.
Is #829b53 readable on white or black?
#829b53 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.