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#829C1C color code is #829C1C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #829c1c.

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#829C1C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #829C1C is 0.2861. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.12:1 against white and 6.72:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#829C1C on white3.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#829C1C on black6.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #829C1C3.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #829C1C6.72:1AA

#829C1C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #829C1C?+
The hex code for #829C1C is #829C1C. In RGB it's rgb(130, 156, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(72, 70%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #829C1C?+
#829C1C in RGB is (130, 156, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(130, 156, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #829C1C?+
#829C1C converts to CMYK(17%, 0%, 82%, 39%) for print. Hex equivalent is #829C1C.
Is #829c1c a warm or cool color?+
#829C1C (#829C1C) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #829c1c belong to?+
#829C1C belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 72°, 70%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #829c1c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#829C1C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.12:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #829c1c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #829C1C (#829C1C) is 589 C Pantone 589 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #829C1C in design

Practical guidance for using #829c1c (#829C1C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#829C1C (#829C1C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #829C1C (#829C1C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#829C1C 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

#829C1C 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.