#817F72 Hex Color
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The hex code #817f72 is a muted yellow with ashy gray and dusty olive undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, practical feel, while the warm base suggests optimism without bright energy. Use it as a supporting tone in sale, budget, or construction branding, paired with charcoal or cream. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #817f72
What is #817f72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817f72 is rgb(129, 127, 114), in HSL hsl(52, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 12%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #817f72?
#817f72 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted burgundy, and dark navy, which give its dusty yellow base clearer definition without making the palette feel bright or overly rustic in print and digital layouts.
Is #817f72 readable on white or black?
#817f72 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.