#81837C Hex Color
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Far from a bright lime, #81837c is a dusty gray-green with a yellow cast that reads more muted than alive. Its low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone in earthy palettes, and it pairs well with plum or rust. Black text clears AA contrast on it at about 5.5:1. It suits nature and outdoor branding, though it can turn muddy at large sizes.
Questions about #81837c
What is #81837c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81837c is rgb(129, 131, 124), in HSL hsl(77, 3%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 5%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #81837c?
Muted plum, rust, and warm cream flatter #81837c because they bring out its yellow undertone without competing with it. Avoid placing it against pure white, where it can look washed out and flat.
Is #81837c readable on white or black?
#81837c has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.