#849E5B Hex Color
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An unsaturated, muted olive green that leans toward lime, #849e5b feels grounded and organic. It carries a heavy, earthy presence that works well for branding in outdoor or sustainable sectors. Because it is darker and desaturated, use this hex code as a secondary accent rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy look. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to maintain clarity.
Questions about #849e5b
What is #849e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849e5b is rgb(132, 158, 91), in HSL hsl(83, 27%, 49%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 42%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #849e5b?
Is #849e5b suitable as a primary brand color?
While #849e5b works as an excellent secondary or accent shade, it can appear quite muddy if used as a primary background. Use it sparingly to ground your design, keeping the majority of your space for lighter, cleaner surfaces.
Is #849e5b readable on white or black?
#849e5b has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.