#838C62 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #838c62 blends yellow and green with a warm, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates an understated, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, organic products, construction, and military-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or rust rather than a dominant background. Black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #838c62.
Questions about #838c62
What is #838c62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838c62 is rgb(131, 140, 98), in HSL hsl(73, 18%, 47%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 30%, 45%.
Which colors pair well with #838c62?
Is #838c62 warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its yellow influence and dusty, low-saturation finish soften the green. That earthy balance works well for natural, utilitarian, and understated visual systems without the freshness of a bright green.
Does #838c62 work with black text?
Yes. #838c62 provides about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, which meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text; check the full color combination in context, especially for small or thin type.
Is #838c62 readable on white or black?
#838c62 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.