#877249 Hex Color
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This dusty olive shade feels muted and understated, offering a warm, matte finish. Because of its low saturation, #877249 works best as a grounding neutral or a supporting background element for organic brand palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this ashy yellow tone is #877249, which maintains sufficient contrast for small, readable body text.
Questions about #877249
What is #877249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #877249 is rgb(135, 114, 73), in HSL hsl(40, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 46%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #877249?
#877249 works best when anchored by deep charcoal or rich burnt orange to prevent it from looking muddy. Use these high-contrast pairings to balance its low saturation and ensure your design maintains visual depth.
Does #877249 work well for body text?
#877249 provides sufficient contrast against off-white or light gray backgrounds, making it a safe choice for softer body text applications. Always verify your specific contrast ratio if using it for critical accessibility requirements.
Is #877249 readable on white or black?
#877249 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.