#815D4F Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried clay and watered coffee, #815d4f is a dusty brown-orange with almost no saturation left. Its mid-dark lightness makes it mellow but a little gloomy, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.8:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal or sage to keep it from going flat. The hex code #815d4f fits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and autumn layouts.
Questions about #815d4f
What is #815d4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #815d4f is rgb(129, 93, 79), in HSL hsl(17, 24%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 39%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #815d4f?
Deep teal, sage, and soft cream all sit comfortably next to #815d4f, since cooler or lighter tones offset its dusty warmth. Avoid muted yellows, which can make the combination look muddy.
Is #815d4f readable on white or black?
#815d4f has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.