#867A23 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm olive brings a grounded, vintage quality to branding and editorial design. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to make the yellow tones pop without looking dated. The hex code for this muted olive is #867a23, which supports crisp, readable black text.
Questions about #867a23
What is #867a23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #867a23 is rgb(134, 122, 35), in HSL hsl(53, 59%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 74%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #867a23?
This olive tone thrives when balanced against cool, dark neutrals that prevent it from looking muddy. Try pairing #867a23 with deep charcoal or slate blue to anchor the design while letting the warm yellow undertones stand out as an intentional accent.
Is #867a23 a warm or cool color?
#867a23 is distinctly warm, driven by its high yellow content that pushes it away from typical grassy greens. Its unsaturated nature keeps it from feeling neon or jarring, making it a reliable choice for vintage-inspired branding or muted, organic editorial layouts.
Is #867a23 readable on white or black?
#867a23 has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.