#847B1F Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm tone balances yellow and olive for an earthy, muted aesthetic. Because it leans muddy, avoid large backgrounds and instead use it as an accent to ground organic branding or outdoor themes. Black text remains readable against this hue, meeting accessibility standards for small body type. The hex code for this mellow shade is #847b1f.
Questions about #847b1f
What is #847b1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847b1f is rgb(132, 123, 31), in HSL hsl(55, 62%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 77%, 48%.
How should I use #847b1f in a color palette?
Use #847b1f sparingly as an accent rather than a primary background color to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs effectively with charcoal for text or terracotta for a natural, grounded aesthetic that feels organic and balanced.
Is #847b1f readable on white or black?
#847b1f has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.