#839173 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated olive, #839173 acts as a grounded neutral for organic branding and UI design. It lacks intensity, so use it as a supporting background rather than a primary shade. It pairs well with charcoal or deep plum accents. Because black text maintains a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, you can confidently overlay small text without sacrificing readability.
Questions about #839173
What is #839173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #839173 is rgb(131, 145, 115), in HSL hsl(88, 12%, 51%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 21%, 43%.
How should #839173 be used in UI design?
Use #839173 as a secondary background or border color to ground your layout without overwhelming the visual hierarchy. It maintains excellent contrast with standard black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or subtle UI elements paired with charcoal accents.
What color mood does #839173 convey?
This shade conveys a sense of calm, earthy stability suitable for wellness or nature-focused brands. It feels professional yet soft, acting as a bridge between harsher dark neutrals and lighter, more vibrant greens often used in digital design.
Is #839173 readable on white or black?
#839173 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.