#817C78 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #817c78 is a medium grey with soft brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty finish suits interfaces, product design, architecture, and restrained branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or deep charcoal, since it can look muddy across large areas. The hex code is #817c78, and black text provides about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #817c78
What is #817c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817c78 is rgb(129, 124, 120), in HSL hsl(27, 4%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 7%, 49%.
Does #817c78 read as warm or cool?
#817c78 reads as a warm-leaning gray because its muted brown undertones soften the neutral base. That makes it feel dusty and settled rather than crisp, so it suits restrained interfaces, architecture, and product design.
What colors pair well with #817c78?
#817c78 pairs naturally with warm white and deep charcoal, which balance its dusty brown undertones without making the palette feel busy. Add terracotta or sage sparingly for warmer, organic accents.
Is #817c78 readable on white or black?
#817c78 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.