#816D40

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #816D40?

RGB(129, 109, 64), HSL(41.5, 33.7%, 37.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 15.5%, 50.4%, 49.4%).

Q: Does #816D40 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.01:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#816D40 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 129, 109, 64, in HSL 41.5°, 33.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.5%, 50.4%, 49.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 8000 Green Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#816D40

RGB

129, 109, 64

HSL

41.5, 33.7%, 37.8%

HSV

41.5, 50.4%, 50.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.5%, 50.4%, 49.4%

OKLCH

0.5432 0.0674 86.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 8000 Green Brown

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.