#815440 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Muted and dark, #815440 is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded mood without feeling harsh, making it useful for coffee, craft, organic, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #815440.
Questions about #815440
What is #815440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #815440 is rgb(129, 84, 64), in HSL hsl(18, 34%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 50%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #815440 feel warm or cool?
#815440 reads as a warm brown because its dusty red undertones outweigh the gray, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright, giving designs a serious, grounded, and quietly vintage mood.
What colors pair well with #815440?
#815440 pairs well with cream, muted sage, terracotta, and charcoal, using light neutrals for balance and earthy accents to reinforce its warm, crafted character without making the palette feel overly heavy.
Is #815440 readable on white or black?
#815440 has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.