#8A832C

A dark, moderate yellow closely aligning with Olive.

About #8A832C

The precise color #8A832C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Olive. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 131, and 44.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 5% M, 68% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8A832C
RGB138, 131, 44
HSL55.5°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 5%, 68%, 46%
HSV55.5°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB53.8, -8.4, 46.1
XYZ19.1, 21.8, 5.6
Decimal9077548

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.36:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8A832C; }
.text-color { color: #8A832C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8A832C; }

Similar Colors

Olive
#808000