#818555 Hex Color
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#818555 is a muted yellow-olive with warm, ashy undertones and low saturation, giving it a matte, grounded feel. Its understated character suits outdoor branding, organic products, construction, and nature-focused layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dusty cream, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text provides about 5.4:1 contrast for compact body copy. The hex code is #818555.
Questions about #818555
What is #818555 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818555 is rgb(129, 133, 85), in HSL hsl(65, 22%, 43%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 36%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #818555?
#818555 pairs well with charcoal, dusty cream, and muted natural tones because these colors balance its warm yellow-olive base without competing with its low-saturation, matte character in a restrained palette for outdoor branding or visual design.
Does #818555 work with black or white text?
#818555 works better with black text than white: black provides about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, while white provides about 3.9:1, making black the safer choice for readable body copy and white better for large text.
Does #818555 look warm or cool?
#818555 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base and ashy, low-saturation finish create grounded energy rather than a crisp or vibrant green impression across most palettes and layouts.
Is #818555 readable on white or black?
#818555 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.