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#857947 color code is #857947. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #857947.

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#857947 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #857947 is 0.1912. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.35:1 against white and 4.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#857947 on white4.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#857947 on black4.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8579474.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8579474.82:1AA

#857947 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #857947?+
The hex code for #857947 is #857947. In RGB it's rgb(133, 121, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 30%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #857947?+
#857947 in RGB is (133, 121, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(133, 121, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #857947?+
#857947 converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 47%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #857947.
Is #857947 a warm or cool color?+
#857947 (#857947) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #857947 belong to?+
#857947 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 30%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #857947 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#857947 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.35:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #857947?+
The nearest Pantone match for #857947 (#857947) is 769 C Pantone 769 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #857947 in design

Practical guidance for using #857947 (#857947) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#857947 (#857947) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #857947 (#857947) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#857947 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 — #857947 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

#857947 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.