#826D5C Hex Color
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A bleak, dusty orange with significant gray undertones, hex code #826d5c provides a matte, understated foundation. Its low saturation makes it an excellent choice for calm, professional background elements rather than dominant accents. Because it offers a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains clear readability for body copy. Use it sparingly, however, to avoid a muddy appearance in larger layouts.
Questions about #826d5c
What is #826d5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #826d5c is rgb(130, 109, 92), in HSL hsl(27, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 29%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #826d5c?
Is #826d5c suitable for UI body text?
Yes, #826d5c maintains a solid 4.9:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, which meets standard web accessibility requirements. However, it works most effectively as a secondary background color or for accent elements rather than primary body paragraph text.
Is #826d5c readable on white or black?
#826d5c has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.