#803824 Hex Color
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#803824 is a dark, muted red-brown with warm earthy undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, traditional feel, while restrained saturation keeps it mellow rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant background for moody designs, with pale text for clarity. The hex code #803824 provides about 8.4:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #803824
What is #803824 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #803824 is rgb(128, 56, 36), in HSL hsl(13, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 72%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #803824?
The strongest pairings for #803824 use softened contrast, such as sage, cream, or dusty blue, which balance its dark, warm base without making the palette feel harsh or overly seasonal.
Is #803824 readable on white or black?
#803824 has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.