#826A4C Hex Color
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#826a4c is a dusty, muted brown with a soft orange undertone. Its very low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it fits coffee branding, vintage packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since large fields can turn muddy next to white. It flatters deep teal, and white text on it hits about 5.1:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #826a4c
What is #826a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826a4c is rgb(130, 106, 76), in HSL hsl(33, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 42%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #826a4c?
Deep teal gives #826a4c the strongest contrast, since the muted warmth reads richer against something cool and dark. Cream and burgundy also work for softer vintage palettes.
Can white text sit on #826a4c for body copy?
Yes. White text on #826a4c reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text.
Is #826a4c readable on white or black?
#826a4c has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.