#849F3C Hex Color
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Muted and medium dark, this olive green leans toward lime without ever turning bright. The hex code #849f3c gives about 7:1 contrast with black text, so small type stays readable on it. Best as a supporting tone in outdoor or organic palettes, it pairs well with plum and warm brown rather than pure white.
Questions about #849f3c
What is #849f3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849f3c is rgb(132, 159, 60), in HSL hsl(76, 45%, 43%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 62%, 38%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors go well with #849f3c?
Plum, warm brown, and cream flatter #849f3c more than bright neutrals do. Pure white can wash it out, so a soft cream is the safer light partner in most palettes.
Can #849f3c be used as a text background?
Yes, for black text. Contrast sits around 7.0:1, above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body copy. White text falls short, so skip it for small type on this color.
Is #849f3c readable on white or black?
#849f3c has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 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.