#848E28 Hex Color
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Rather unsaturated and warm, #848e28 is a mellow yellow-green with earthy olive undertones. Its muted depth suggests nature, resilience, and practical value, making it a strong supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding. Pair it with charcoal or unbleached cream. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #848e28.
Questions about #848e28
What is #848e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848e28 is rgb(132, 142, 40), in HSL hsl(66, 56%, 36%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 72%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #848e28?
Charcoal and unbleached cream pair well with #848e28, balancing its warm olive undertones with strong contrast and a softer light backdrop for outdoor, organic, utility-focused designs, and practical product packaging.
Is #848e28 readable on white or black?
#848e28 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.