#826861 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with a quiet edge
Muted and dusty, this dark reddish brown carries gray undertones that create a matte, understated mood. It suits supporting elements, product packaging, and restrained romantic branding better than large, dominant backgrounds. Pair the hex code #826861 with warm ivory or faded sage for grounded contrast. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #826861
What is #826861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826861 is rgb(130, 104, 97), in HSL hsl(13, 15%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 25%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #826861?
#826861 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast and faded sage for a grounded, muted palette; gray undertones also support charcoal or soft tan accents without making the overall design feel too bright.
Is #826861 a warm or cool color?
#826861 reads as a muted warm color because its reddish-brown base brings warmth, while the gray undertones soften that effect and keep it from feeling earthy, intense, or overly saturated. It works best as a restrained accent or supporting surface.
Is #826861 readable on white or black?
#826861 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.