#817E7A Hex Color
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Pewter with a hint of warmth, this dusty grey sits right at mid-tone. Its saturation is low, so it stays neutral, and a faint brown undertone keeps it from feeling cold. The hex code #817e7a works best as a supporting tone, flanking charcoal type or softening a palette next to muted terracotta. At large sizes it can read a bit flat, so save it for interfaces and backgrounds rather than hero moments. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1, which makes small body copy safe.
Questions about #817e7a
What is #817e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817e7a is rgb(129, 126, 122), in HSL hsl(34, 3%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #817e7a?
Its faint warm undertone makes #817e7a flatter earthy partners than cooler greys do. Try it beside terracotta or olive, and keep text in near-black for the sharpest contrast.
Is #817e7a readable on white or black?
#817e7a has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.