#827259 Hex Color

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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #827259 is a dusty, ashy brown-orange with almost no saturation left. Its gray undertones keep things calm and understated, which suits autumn palettes and quiet backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone next to cream or navy rather than the star. The hex code #827259 also holds white text at about 4.7:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #827259

What is #827259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827259 is rgb(130, 114, 89), in HSL hsl(37, 19%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 32%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #827259?
This muted orange looks richest beside deep, saturated partners like navy or burgundy, which restore the contrast its gray undertones remove. Warm off-whites and charcoal work for softer, earthier combinations.
Is #827259 readable on white or black?
#827259 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.