#817A32 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(129, 122, 50)
HSL:hsl(55, 44%, 35%)
HEX
#817A32
RGB
129, 122, 50
HSL
55°, 44%, 35%
HSV
55°, 61%, 51%
CMYK
0%, 5%, 61%, 49%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#817A32
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #817A32 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#817A32
10%#746E2D
20%#676228
30%#5A5523
40%#4D491E
50%#403D19
60%#333114
70%#27250F
80%#1A180A
90%#0D0C05
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#817A32
10%#98913B
20%#B0A745
30%#BEB658
40%#C7C070
50%#D1CB88
60%#DAD5A0
70%#E3E0B7
80%#ECEACF
90%#F6F5E7
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #817A32.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #817A32 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#817A32
Contrast ratio4.76:1
WCAG levelAA
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#817A32
Contrast ratio4.41:1
WCAG levelFail
Recommended text preview
Text color#000000
Background#817A32
Contrast ratio4.76:1
WCAG levelAA

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #817A32 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #817A32 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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