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#837420 color code is #837420. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #837420.

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#837420 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #837420 is 0.1742. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.68:1 against white and 4.48:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#837420 on white4.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
#837420 on black4.48:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8374204.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8374204.48:1AA Large

#837420 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #837420?+
The hex code for #837420 is #837420. In RGB it's rgb(131, 116, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 61%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #837420?+
#837420 in RGB is (131, 116, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(131, 116, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #837420?+
#837420 converts to CMYK(0%, 11%, 76%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #837420.
Is #837420 a warm or cool color?+
#837420 (#837420) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #837420 belong to?+
#837420 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 61%, 32% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #837420 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#837420 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.68:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #837420?+
The nearest Pantone match for #837420 (#837420) is 618 C Pantone 618 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #837420 in design

Practical guidance for using #837420 (#837420) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #837420 (#837420) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #837420 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #837420 (#837420) 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

#837420 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 — #837420 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

#837420 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.