#816D47 Hex Color
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#816d47 is a warm, dusty yellow with muted olive undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated feel suited to outdoor branding, organic packaging, construction themes, and supporting UI elements. Pair it with cream or charcoal, and use white text for about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #816d47.
Questions about #816d47
What is #816d47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #816d47 is rgb(129, 109, 71), in HSL hsl(39, 29%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 45%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #816d47?
#816d47 pairs well with cream for a softer earthy palette and charcoal for stronger definition, while muted terracotta or sage can reinforce its natural outdoor character without feeling overly bright or saturated.
Is #816d47 readable on white or black?
#816d47 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.