#82772E Hex Color
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#82772e is a muted, warm yellow-olive with low saturation and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow depth suggests optimism grounded in nature, tradition, and resilience. The hex code #82772e suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding, especially as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #82772e
What is #82772e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82772e is rgb(130, 119, 46), in HSL hsl(52, 48%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 65%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #82772e?
The warm, muted yellow-olive of #82772e pairs well with charcoal, cream, and dark navy, which sharpen its earthy base without making the palette feel loud in outdoor branding, organic packaging, or editorial layouts.
Where does #82772e work best in a design?
#82772e works best as a supporting tone in outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding, where its muted warmth adds practical, earthy character without overpowering the layout. It can read muddy when used across a large, text-heavy background.
Is #82772e readable on white or black?
#82772e has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.