#827974 Hex Color
Ashy orange with a worn-in calm
Dusty orange buried under gray, #827974 reads closer to taupe than to any vivid hue. Its low saturation gives it a worn-in, easygoing feel that suits autumn palettes and muted branding. Use it as a supporting tone behind richer accents like deep teal or rust, since it can look flat across a full background. Black text on #827974 hits about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. The hex code #827974 works well in food and beverage design where warmth matters more than punch.
Questions about #827974
What is #827974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827974 is rgb(130, 121, 116), in HSL hsl(21, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #827974?
Deep teal, navy, and burnt sienna give #827974 something to push against, since its grayed warmth can flatten next to pale neutrals. Charcoal and cream also work for a softer, tonal palette.
Is #827974 readable on white or black?
#827974 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.