#827A6C Hex Color
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#827a6c is a muted yellow with ashy brown undertones, low saturation, and a matte, weathered feel. Its restrained warmth suits supporting backgrounds, construction themes, and budget-focused layouts without demanding attention. The hex code #827a6c pairs with charcoal or cream, and black text provides about 4.9:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #827a6c
What is #827a6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827a6c is rgb(130, 122, 108), in HSL hsl(38, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 17%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #827a6c?
The strongest pairings for #827a6c are charcoal, cream, muted navy, and terracotta, which give its dusty yellow-brown base clearer contrast while preserving an earthy, understated look in branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #827a6c readable on white or black?
#827a6c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.