#825217 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a moody and reliable presence. It functions best as an accent or a grounding background element in vintage or organic-themed designs. Because it lacks brightness, pair it with off-white or cream to keep text legible and sharp. The hex code for this color is #825217.
Questions about #825217
What is #825217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825217 is rgb(130, 82, 23), in HSL hsl(33, 70%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 82%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #825217?
Is #825217 suitable for large blocks of text?
This color is generally too dark and low-contrast for large blocks of body text, as it may cause eye strain against standard light backgrounds. It is best reserved for accents, headers, or grounding background elements to maintain accessibility standards.
Is #825217 readable on white or black?
#825217 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.