#803B3B Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with earthy undertones, #803b3b feels serious and subdued rather than energetic. Because it is desaturated and dark, it functions best as a supporting accent or a background for high-contrast white text. Avoid using it for large-scale UI elements, where it can quickly appear muddy. The hex code for this deep, understated maroon is #803b3b.
Questions about #803b3b
What is #803b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #803b3b is rgb(128, 59, 59), in HSL hsl(0, 37%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 54%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #803b3b readable on white or black?
#803b3b has a 8.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.