#877254 Hex Color
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Greyish yellow #877254 is a muted, dusty tone that avoids being overtly bright. It functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, as its heavy, matte quality can feel muddy if overused. Pair this earthy, desaturated shade with off-whites or deep charcoal to keep the palette grounded. The hex code for this color is #877254, which offers enough contrast for legible white text.
About Greyish Yellow
Weak tea left on the windowsill
What does greyish yellow mean?
Greyish yellow often reads as dried grass, old paper, weak tea, and undyed fabric. Its very low saturation and mid-lightness give it a flat, matte stillness, like a room with the blinds drawn on a warm day.
Where you see greyish yellow
- weak tea
- dried grass
- cork
- cardboard
- burlap
- khaki fabric
What it works for
Use it as a grounding neutral in palettes that need warmth without shine, such as interiors, packaging, and textile design.
What colors go with greyish yellow?
Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink lifts the drabness while staying in the same muted, powdery register.Sage #9caf88Two desaturated neighbors that share a dusty finish and sit calmly together.Oxblood #800020The deep red adds weight and richness against this pale, dry base.Cream #fffdd0A near-white warm neutral keeps the palette soft and lets the tone breathe.Charcoal #36454fThe dark grey sharpens the warmth and gives the muted tan real contrast.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool blue counters the warm hue, and both stay quiet in saturation.
Questions about Greyish Yellow
What is the hex code for Greyish Yellow?
Greyish Yellow is #877254. In RGB that is rgb(135, 114, 84), in HSL hsl(35, 23%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 38%, 47%.
Is #877254 considered a warm or cool color?
Despite its dusty, grey-leaning appearance, #877254 is distinctly warm, carrying brown and golden undertones that prevent it from feeling clinical. Its muted nature keeps the warmth subtle, which helps it avoid the visual intensity typically associated with brighter, more saturated yellows.
Is Greyish Yellow readable on white or black?
Greyish Yellow has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.