#816449 Hex Color
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#816449 is a muted, matte orange-brown with dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, grounded mood suited to autumn branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, navy, or sage rather than a dominant background. White text achieves about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #816449
What is #816449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816449 is rgb(129, 100, 73), in HSL hsl(29, 28%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 43%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #816449?
Does #816449 read as warm or cool?
#816449 reads as warm because its muted brown base carries orange undertones, while the dusty gray keeps that warmth restrained rather than bright. This balance gives it a mellow, weathered character suited to understated designs.
Is #816449 readable on white or black?
#816449 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.