#849C4F Hex Color
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#849c4f is a muted lime-olive shade with soft yellow and gray undertones. Its medium lightness and low saturation create an earthy, dependable feel suited to organic branding, outdoor products, and nature-led interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream. The hex code #849c4f also supports readable black body text with about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #849c4f
What is #849c4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849c4f is rgb(132, 156, 79), in HSL hsl(79, 33%, 46%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 49%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #849c4f?
#849c4f pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm cream for a softer look, and muted terracotta or burgundy for richer, nature-inspired accents that complement its yellow-gray undertones without overpowering its calm, low-saturation character.
Is #849c4f readable on white or black?
#849c4f has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.