#897F0D Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #897f0d is a muted yellow-green with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation gives branding a grounded, traditional feel, while its yellow base adds optimism and energy. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal and cream. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #897f0d
What is #897f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #897f0d is rgb(137, 127, 13), in HSL hsl(55, 83%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 91%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #897f0d?
Is #897f0d warm or cool?
#897f0d reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its yellow base outweighs its green component, while earthy brown undertones and low saturation keep it grounded. It suits natural, traditional, outdoor, and utility-focused visual styles.
Does #897f0d work with black or white text?
#897f0d offers about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, making black the stronger choice for readable text. White text has lower contrast and should be checked carefully, especially at small sizes or lighter weights.
Is #897f0d readable on white or black?
#897f0d has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.