#815537 Hex Color
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The hex code #815537 is a dark, dusty brown with warm red undertones. Its low saturation and muted lightness give it a grounded, serious feel, so it works best as a dominant base in coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody layouts. White text passes WCAG AA against it at roughly 6.4:1. Pair it with cream or deep teal to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #815537
What is #815537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #815537 is rgb(129, 85, 55), in HSL hsl(24, 40%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 57%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #815537?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter #815537 without competing with its muted warmth. Avoid bright saturated hues next to it, since they make this brown look duller than it is.
Is #815537 readable on white or black?
#815537 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.