#816461 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, this muted red tone offers an understated alternative to brighter shades. It brings a grounded, calm quality to design projects, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds or supporting elements. When designers need a dim, unsaturated reddish hue, the hex code #816461 serves as a sophisticated option that avoids overpowering the surrounding palette.
Questions about #816461
What is #816461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816461 is rgb(129, 100, 97), in HSL hsl(6, 14%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 25%, 49%.
What colors pair well with this muted red?
This dusty tone works best when paired with cool, slate blues or soft off-white neutrals to balance its inherent warmth. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also serves as an excellent low-contrast anchor for earthy olive greens or deep charcoal grays.
Is #816461 considered a warm or cool color?
It leans into the warm spectrum due to its reddish base, but its heavy desaturation gives it a cool, muted appearance that feels far more grounded than a typical bright red. This dual nature allows it to act as a neutral background element.
Is #816461 readable on white or black?
#816461 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.