#847F79 Hex Color
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#847f79 is an ashy, dusty orange with a warm gray cast and low saturation. Its muted lightness supports grounded optimism, independence, and creative energy without shouting. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn packaging, food branding, safety graphics, or youth campaigns. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #847f79
What is #847f79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #847f79 is rgb(132, 127, 121), in HSL hsl(33, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #847f79?
#847f79 pairs well with navy for stronger definition, cream for warmth, and muted terracotta for an autumn-led palette. Keep it as a supporting tone or broad color block, since its low saturation can look muddy beside similar gray-browns.
Is #847f79 readable on white or black?
#847f79 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.