#838715 Hex Color
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A warm, muted yellow with olive and earthy undertones, #838715 feels practical, natural, and mellow. Its medium-dark value suits outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream, rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly at about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #838715.
Questions about #838715
What is #838715 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838715 is rgb(131, 135, 21), in HSL hsl(62, 73%, 31%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 84%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #838715?
#838715 pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because its muted olive-gold character benefits from contrast while retaining an earthy feel and giving layouts a grounded, practical sense of hierarchy.
Does #838715 read as warm or cool?
#838715 reads as warm because its yellow base is softened by olive and earthy undertones, giving it a mellow golden impression rather than the crisp, bluish feel associated with cooler greens. Its medium-dark value keeps that warmth restrained and practical.
Is #838715 readable on white or black?
#838715 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.