#804000 Hex Color

A dark, grounded brown with warmth

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A dark, muted brown with warm orange undertones, #804000 feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy. Its low lightness gives designs weight, while its restrained saturation keeps the mood mellow rather than vivid. Use the hex code for moody backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and large accents, with white text for strong readable contrast.

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What is #804000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #804000 is rgb(128, 64, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 50%.

What colors pair well with #804000?

#804000 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and charcoal, which balance its dark warmth without making the palette feel overly sweet; use cream for text, sage for secondary surfaces, and charcoal sparingly for a heavier, low-contrast mood.

Is #804000 readable on white or black?

#804000 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.

#804000 Hex Color

A dark, grounded brown with warmth

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