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#526827 color code is #526827. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #526827.

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#526827 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #526827 is 0.1184. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.23:1 against white and 3.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#526827 on white6.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
#526827 on black3.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5268276.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5268273.37:1AA Large

#526827 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #526827?+
The hex code for #526827 is #526827. In RGB it's rgb(82, 104, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(80, 45%, 28%).
What is the RGB value of #526827?+
#526827 in RGB is (82, 104, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(82, 104, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #526827?+
#526827 converts to CMYK(21%, 0%, 63%, 59%) for print. Hex equivalent is #526827.
Is #526827 a warm or cool color?+
#526827 (#526827) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 80° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #526827 belong to?+
#526827 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 80°, 45%, 28% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #526827 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#526827 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.23:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #526827?+
The nearest Pantone match for #526827 (#526827) is 574 C Pantone 574 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #526827 in design

Practical guidance for using #526827 (#526827) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #526827 (#526827) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #526827 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #526827 (#526827) reads as balanced and approachable and premium and serious. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#526827 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#526827 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.