#836D71 Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #836d71 is a dusky pink with gray undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its restrained saturation supports subtle romance, tenderness, and polished femininity without feeling sweet or bright. Use it as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, floral, or nightlife palettes, pairing it with ink navy. White text reads clearly on this hex code.

Questions about #836d71

What is #836d71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #836d71 is rgb(131, 109, 113), in HSL hsl(349, 9%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 14%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #836d71?
#836d71 pairs well with ink navy for contrast, while soft white, charcoal, dusty rose, and muted mauve create quieter combinations that preserve its gray undertone and dusky mood across cosmetics, fashion, floral, and nightlife palettes.
Is #836d71 readable on white or black?
#836d71 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.