#849C7A Hex Color
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#849c7a is a dusty, unsaturated olive with an ashy green cast. It feels grounded and humble, making it a reliable choice for organic branding or outdoor-focused design. Because of its muted tone, it works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. Pair this hex code with a dark charcoal or slate gray to maintain high readability while keeping the palette natural.
Questions about #849c7a
What is #849c7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849c7a is rgb(132, 156, 122), in HSL hsl(102, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 22%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #849c7a for a natural palette?
Is #849c7a considered a warm or cool green?
While green is naturally neutral, #849c7a leans slightly cool due to its desaturated, ashy undertones. This muted character prevents it from feeling vibrant or acidic, allowing it to recede into the background rather than demanding immediate visual attention in your layouts.
Is #849c7a readable on white or black?
#849c7a has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.