#806740 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #806740 is a warm orange-brown with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its mellow character suits coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, agriculture, and autumn branding, where it suggests comfort and reliability. Use the hex code #806740 as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue. White text provides about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #806740
What is #806740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #806740 is rgb(128, 103, 64), in HSL hsl(37, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #806740 read as a warm or cool color?
#806740 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its orange and brown base outweighs the ashy gray undertones, while low saturation keeps that warmth calm, weathered, and understated rather than bright or strongly rustic.
What colors pair well with #806740?
#806740 pairs well with cream and dusty blue because their lighter or cooler qualities balance its earthy warmth without competing with its subdued character, creating a gentle contrast for packaging, editorial layouts, and grounded interface accents.
Is #806740 readable on white or black?
#806740 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.