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#836925 color code is #836925. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #836925.

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#836925 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #836925 is 0.1506. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.23:1 against white and 4.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#836925 on white5.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
#836925 on black4.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8369255.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8369254.01:1AA Large

#836925 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #836925?+
The hex code for #836925 is #836925. In RGB it's rgb(131, 105, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(43, 56%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #836925?+
#836925 in RGB is (131, 105, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(131, 105, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #836925?+
#836925 converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 72%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #836925.
Is #836925 a warm or cool color?+
#836925 (#836925) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 43° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #836925 belong to?+
#836925 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 43°, 56%, 33% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #836925 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#836925 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.23:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #836925?+
The nearest Pantone match for #836925 (#836925) is 3068 C Dark Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #836925 in design

Practical guidance for using #836925 (#836925) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #836925 (#836925) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #836925 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #836925 (#836925) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#836925 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #836925 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#836925 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.