#814B17

#814B17

Overview

#814B17 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 129, 75, 23, in HSL 29.4Β°, 69.7%, 29.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.9%, 82.2%, 49.4%. The nearest named color is tan 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#814B17

RGB

129, 75, 23

HSL

29.4, 69.7%, 29.8%

HSV

29.4, 82.2%, 50.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.9%, 82.2%, 49.4%

OKLCH

0.4673 0.0971 59.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #814B17;
color: #814B17;
border-color: #814B17;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 800 #854D0E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.11:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #814B17?

RGB(129, 75, 23) · HSL(29.4, 69.7%, 29.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.9%, 82.2%, 49.4%)

Does #814B17 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #814B17?

Use FFFFFF text on a #814B17 background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.