#816C4B Hex Color
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#816c4b is a warm, muted earth tone with dusty orange and ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, dependable mood suited to autumn packaging, coffee branding, agriculture, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy, since large areas can feel muddy. White body text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #816c4b.
Questions about #816c4b
What is #816c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816c4b is rgb(129, 108, 75), in HSL hsl(37, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 42%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #816c4b?
Is #816c4b a warm or cool color?
#816c4b reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries dusty orange undertones, though its low saturation softens that warmth into a restrained, ashy appearance rather than a bright, red-orange look.
Where does #816c4b work well in a palette?
#816c4b works well as a supporting color in coffee packaging, agriculture, artisan goods, and autumn-focused layouts, where its matte earthiness adds warmth without competing with cream backgrounds or stronger accent colors.
Is #816c4b readable on white or black?
#816c4b has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.