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#84782A color code is #84782A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #84782a.

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#84782A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #84782A is 0.1851. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.47:1 against white and 4.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#84782A on white4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#84782A on black4.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #84782A4.47:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #84782A4.70:1AA

#84782A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #84782A?+
The hex code for #84782A is #84782A. In RGB it's rgb(132, 120, 42), and in HSL it's hsl(52, 52%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #84782A?+
#84782A in RGB is (132, 120, 42). Written in CSS: rgb(132, 120, 42).
What is the CMYK value of #84782A?+
#84782A converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 68%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #84782A.
Is #84782a a warm or cool color?+
#84782A (#84782A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #84782a belong to?+
#84782A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 52°, 52%, 34% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #84782a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#84782A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.47:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #84782a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #84782A (#84782A) is 3082 C Dark Canary, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #84782A in design

Practical guidance for using #84782a (#84782A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#84782A (#84782A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #84782A (#84782A) 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

#84782A 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 — #84782a 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

#84782A 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.