#818074 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated khaki carries a strong grey undertone. #818074 feels grounded and utilitarian, making it a reliable choice for budget-focused or construction branding. It can read muddy, so treat it as a supporting neutral rather than a primary shade. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt orange for contrast. It is accessible for small text when used with black, as the hex code provides a 5.3:1 ratio.
Questions about #818074
What is #818074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818074 is rgb(129, 128, 116), in HSL hsl(55, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 10%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #818074?
Pair #818074 with deep charcoal or burnt orange to add necessary contrast and warmth. Because this shade acts as a muted neutral, it benefits significantly from darker, saturated accents to prevent it from looking muddy or flat on the page.
Where is the best place to use #818074?
This grey-khaki works best as a supporting neutral in budget-focused or industrial branding projects. Its utilitarian mood provides a stable, unobtrusive background that does not distract from main content, especially when paired with high-contrast, dark typography for better readability.
Is #818074 readable on white or black?
#818074 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.