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#847C3E — Moss

#847C3E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #847C3E

Color schemes using #847C3E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#847C3E FAQ

What color is #847C3E?

#847C3E is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #847C3E?

#847C3E is rgb(132, 124, 62) in RGB, hsl(53, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 53%, 48%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #847C3E?

White text on this background reaches 4.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.93:1.

What colors go well with #847C3E?

Its direct complement is #3E4684. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E6984 and #593E84 gives you contrast without the vibration.