#858749 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive-yellow tone feels grounded and organic. It serves as a solid base for outdoor branding and natural product packaging. Because of its muted character, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant splash of color. Black text reads clearly against the hex code #858749 with a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, ensuring small body text remains fully legible.
Questions about #858749
What is #858749 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858749 is rgb(133, 135, 73), in HSL hsl(62, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 46%, 47%.
What colors pair well with the hex color #858749?
#858749 works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or warm creams. Because this is an unsaturated olive-yellow, it also gains depth when placed alongside muted terracotta or deep navy for a balanced, grounded palette.
Is #858749 considered a warm or cool color?
#858749 leans decidedly warm due to its yellow-green base, though its muted saturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or neon. It functions as an earthy, vegetative tone that mimics natural textures found in dried grass or moss.
Is #858749 readable on white or black?
#858749 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.