#827A51 Hex Color
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The hex code #827a51 is a muted, matte yellow-green with gray undertones and low saturation. It suits outdoor branding, organic packaging, and military-inspired layouts with a grounded, traditional feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text provides about 4.9:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #827a51
What is #827a51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827a51 is rgb(130, 122, 81), in HSL hsl(50, 23%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 38%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #827a51?
#827a51 pairs well with cream and dark navy, which sharpen its muted yellow-green character without competing with the earthy gray undertones; use it as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, or traditional layouts rather than a dominant field.
Is #827a51 readable on white or black?
#827a51 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.