#826739 Hex Color
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#826739 is an earthy, muted brown with strong olive and golden undertones. Its unsaturated, dusty appearance gives it a vintage, reliable character that works well in branding for organic products. Because of its medium-dark value, use it as a secondary accent rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp cream or off-white text to maintain necessary readability.
Questions about #826739
What is #826739 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826739 is rgb(130, 103, 57), in HSL hsl(38, 39%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 56%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #826739?
Pair #826739 with crisp off-white or cream to ensure readability against its medium-dark value. It also works as a sophisticated accent alongside deep navy or muted terracotta, which emphasize its golden, organic character without overwhelming the composition.
Is #826739 considered a warm or cool brown?
This hex color leans distinctly warm because of its golden and olive undertones, moving it away from the neutrality of a standard chocolate brown. Its vintage, dusty quality makes it feel grounded and natural rather than sharp or clinical.
Is #826739 readable on white or black?
#826739 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.