#81492F Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm red and earthy undertones, #81492f brings a serious, grounded mood to visual work. Its low lightness suggests depth, reliability, and vintage comfort, making it useful for food, coffee, artisan, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text. The hex code #81492f provides about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #81492f
What is #81492f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81492f is rgb(129, 73, 47), in HSL hsl(19, 47%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 64%, 49%.
Is #81492f a warm or cool color?
#81492f reads as a warm brown because its red undertones outweigh its subdued, earthy quality, giving layouts a grounded, serious mood without the brighter energy associated with orange or more saturated reddish browns.
What colors pair well with #81492f?
#81492f pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted green, and dusty blue because those colors soften or balance its red-brown base, while lighter browns and sage create a quiet, earthy palette for packaging, interiors, and brand materials.
Is #81492f readable on white or black?
#81492f has a 7.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.