#838A16
A dark, vivid yellow closely aligning with Olive.
About #838A16
The hex code #838A16 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Olive. In the RGB color space, it consists of 131 red, 138 green, and 22 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 5% C, 0% M, 84% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#838A16
RGB131, 138, 22
HSL63.6°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK5%, 0%, 84%, 46%
HSV63.6°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB55.1, -16.4, 54.9
XYZ18.6, 23.1, 4.2
Decimal8620566
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.61:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #838A16;
}
.text-color {
color: #838A16;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #838A16;
}