#847E74 Hex Color
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With its ashy, desaturated quality, #847e74 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. This dusty neutral carries a slight yellow undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. It pairs well with deep charcoal for industrial branding or construction themes. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, the hex code #847e74 remains legible even when used for small interface details or budget-focused typography.
Questions about #847e74
What is #847e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847e74 is rgb(132, 126, 116), in HSL hsl(38, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #847e74?
Deep charcoal or matte black work best with #847e74 because the high contrast ensures legibility in small text. It also balances well against warm, creamy whites if you want to avoid a sterile, clinical aesthetic in your design.
Is #847e74 considered a warm or cool neutral?
This color sits on the fence, but the slight yellow undertone gives it a subtle warmth that prevents it from feeling cold or flat. It manages to feel earthy and organic without leaning too heavily into beige or brown territory.
Is #847e74 readable on white or black?
#847e74 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.