#826044 Hex Color
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#826044 is a muted, matte brown-orange with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its warm, mellow depth suggests comfort, resilience, and understated independence. The hex code #826044 suits coffee, chocolate, craft, agricultural, and autumn branding, especially as a supporting tone. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body text.
Questions about #826044
What is #826044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826044 is rgb(130, 96, 68), in HSL hsl(27, 31%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 48%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #826044?
Pair #826044 with cream, charcoal, or a restrained sage to balance its dusty warmth, giving coffee, food, and artisan layouts a grounded palette without making the overall design feel flat or overly rustic.
Is #826044 readable on white or black?
#826044 has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.