#837251 Hex Color
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#837251 is a dusty olive with khaki and gray undertones. Its very low saturation gives it a matte, earthy character that fits outdoor brands, military themes, and organic packaging. It works best as a supporting tone under brighter accents, since large areas can read flat. White text passes AA contrast against this hex code.
Questions about #837251
What is #837251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #837251 is rgb(131, 114, 81), in HSL hsl(40, 24%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 38%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #837251?
It pairs well with cream, terracotta, and muted navy. The low saturation of #837251 lets warmer or brighter earth tones stand out without clashing. Keep it in a supporting role and let one accent color lead.
Is #837251 readable on white or black?
#837251 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.