#848973 Hex Color
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Dusty and matte, #848973 is an olive shade pulled so close to gray that its yellow undertone barely shows. That restraint makes it a strong supporting tone for outdoor brands, packaging, and earthy backgrounds, especially under cream or terracotta. It can read muddy in large fields, so treat it as a 30 rather than a 60. The hex code #848973 also passes AA with black text at about 5.8:1.
Questions about #848973
What is #848973 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848973 is rgb(132, 137, 115), in HSL hsl(74, 9%, 49%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 16%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #848973?
Cream, terracotta, and deep navy all flatter #848973. Its low saturation lets richer neighbors carry the palette while it holds the base, and charcoal type keeps things crisp when navy feels too heavy.
Is #848973 readable on white or black?
#848973 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.