#827368 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #827368 is a dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and a matte, low-chroma finish. It works best as a supporting tone for autumn, food, beverage, and youth-focused designs, especially beside cream or dark navy. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this understated shade is #827368.
Questions about #827368
What is #827368 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827368 is rgb(130, 115, 104), in HSL hsl(25, 11%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 20%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #827368?
#827368 pairs well with warm off-white and deep navy, because those lighter and darker neighbors create clear contrast while preserving its muted, earthy character instead of making the palette feel overly bright or busy.
Does #827368 read warm or cool?
#827368 reads warm because its hue sits in the orange-brown range, but its gray content softens that warmth into a restrained taupe impression rather than a bright, energetic orange, so it works as a grounded accent in warm, low-saturation palettes.
Is #827368 readable on white or black?
#827368 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.