#847A5B Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #847a5b blends dusty yellow with gray-green olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood suited to outdoor branding, organic products, construction, and military-inspired design. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark brown, since it can feel muddy as a large background. Black text remains readable, and the hex code is #847a5b.
Questions about #847a5b
What is #847a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847a5b is rgb(132, 122, 91), in HSL hsl(45, 18%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 31%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #847a5b?
#847a5b pairs well with cream, dark brown, and charcoal, which reinforce its muted olive character without competing with it, while a restrained terracotta accent adds warmth to the palette for a balanced, earthy look.
Is #847a5b warm or cool?
#847a5b reads as a muted, warm-leaning olive because its dusty yellow base is softened by gray-green undertones, giving it a grounded appearance that suits practical, organic, and outdoor-inspired designs better than bright, highly polished styles.
Is #847a5b readable on white or black?
#847a5b has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.