#847C74 Hex Color
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#847c74 is an ashy, dusty orange with low saturation and a gray cast, giving it a softened, weathered feel. Its muted warmth suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, food, beverage, or youth-focused palettes. Pair it with black text, which reaches about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #847c74
What is #847c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847c74 is rgb(132, 124, 116), in HSL hsl(30, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 12%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #847c74?
#847c74 pairs well with navy, muted teal, cream, and dark brown, which give its gray-orange base clearer contrast while preserving its earthy, adventurous mood in packaging, posters, and seasonal identity systems. Keep brighter partners to small accents so the palette does not become visually muddy.
Is #847c74 readable on white or black?
#847c74 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.