#807E73 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted grey-yellow lands somewhere between stone and dehydrated straw. Because the saturation is so low, #807e73 works best as a supporting neutral or texture rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid a muddy appearance. It is accessible for body text against black, making it a reliable choice for readable, earthy UI components.
Questions about #807e73
What is #807e73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #807e73 is rgb(128, 126, 115), in HSL hsl(51, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #807e73?
Is #807e73 suitable for text usage?
Yes, #807e73 is highly effective for body text when placed against a solid black or very dark background, where its muted profile ensures excellent readability. It offers a softer, more sophisticated alternative to stark white text.
Is #807e73 readable on white or black?
#807e73 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.