What is the hex code for Krongbergs Green?

Krongbergs Green is #84875e. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Krongbergs Green look like on white and black backgrounds?

Krongbergs Green (#84875e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.74:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 5.61:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Krongbergs Green come from?

Krongbergs Green is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued yellow pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Krongbergs Green in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#84875e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Krongbergs Green

About Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green is a mid-tone, near-neutral yellow tone. Its hex value is #84875e — that is RGB 132, 135, 94, or HSL 64°, 18%, 45%.

It holds 5.6:1 contrast against dark, so Krongbergs Green works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 3.7:1; on black 5.6:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Krongbergs Green appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Salvia Blue.

Colours that go with Krongbergs Green

From a standard colour wheel, Krongbergs Green anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.

Complementary

#84875e #615E87

the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.

Analogous

#84875e #87765E #70875E

the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.

Triadic

#84875e #5E8487 #875E84

two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.

Split-complementary

#84875e #5E7087 #765E87

the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.

How to use Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green is a mid-tone, muted tone (HSL 64°, 18%, 45%), which makes it a versatile mid-tone for accents, buttons or blocks. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a dark background (5.6:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use light lettering. Pair it with its complement (#615E87) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#87765E and #70875E) for a quieter, harmonious feel.

Palettes with Krongbergs Green

Krongbergs Green appears in 1 combination from the archive.

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