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#81974E color code is #81974E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #81974e.

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#81974E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #81974E is 0.2735. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.25:1 against white and 6.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#81974E on white3.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#81974E on black6.47:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #81974E3.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #81974E6.47:1AA

#81974E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #81974E?+
The hex code for #81974E is #81974E. In RGB it's rgb(129, 151, 78), and in HSL it's hsl(78, 32%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #81974E?+
#81974E in RGB is (129, 151, 78). Written in CSS: rgb(129, 151, 78).
What is the CMYK value of #81974E?+
#81974E converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 48%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #81974E.
Is #81974e a warm or cool color?+
#81974E (#81974E) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #81974e belong to?+
#81974E belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 78°, 32%, 45% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #81974e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#81974E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.25:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #81974e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #81974E (#81974E) is 17-0535 Moss Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #81974E in design

Practical guidance for using #81974e (#81974E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#81974E (#81974E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #81974E (#81974E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#81974E 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

#81974E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.