#857147 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried mustard and faded khaki, #857147 is a dusty olive-yellow with very little saturation. Its muted warmth suits organic packaging, outdoor gear, and workwear branding. The hex code #857147 works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can read muddy across large areas. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #857147
What is #857147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857147 is rgb(133, 113, 71), in HSL hsl(41, 30%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 47%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #857147?
It looks richest against deep charcoal, plum, and warm off-whites, where its muted warmth stands out. Pale grays are a weak match because they drain the little saturation this hex color has.
Is #857147 readable on white or black?
#857147 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.