#815D36 Hex Color
Dusty brown with warm earthy undertones
#815d36 is a dusty, unsaturated brown with distinct warm orange undertones. It acts as a reliable, grounding neutral that avoids looking too clinical. Because of its muted character, this shade works best as a secondary support color rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream for excellent readability, as white text provides a sharp 5.9:1 contrast against this earthy tone.
Questions about #815d36
What is #815d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #815d36 is rgb(129, 93, 54), in HSL hsl(31, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 58%, 49%.
Does #815d36 work well as a primary color?
#815d36 functions best as a secondary or grounding support color rather than a dominant base. Its dusty, unsaturated nature can feel heavy if used over large areas, but it creates excellent balance when supporting lighter, brighter accents or cream text.
Is #815d36 readable on white or black?
#815d36 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.