#829E45 Hex Color
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Known by the hex code #829e45, this moderately light, muted lime-green has earthy olive undertones and restrained saturation. It suggests growth and dependability without the sharp energy of brighter greens. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream in organic branding, outdoor gear, and nature-focused interfaces. Black text provides about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #829e45
What is #829e45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829e45 is rgb(130, 158, 69), in HSL hsl(79, 39%, 45%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 56%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #829e45?
#829e45 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, which balance its earthy yellow-green character without competing with its restrained saturation across organic branding and nature-focused interface palettes with ease.
Is #829e45 a warm or cool color?
#829e45 reads as a warm-leaning green because its muted lime base is shifted toward yellow and grounded by olive undertones in most palettes and digital interfaces with earthy supporting colors. That balance gives it a natural, dependable mood rather than bright green’s sharp energy.
Is #829e45 readable on white or black?
#829e45 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.