#804840 Hex Color
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#804840 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a dusty, matte finish and a serious, moody feel. Use it as a supporting tone or dramatic background with cream, charcoal, or soft peach. The hex code #804840 provides about 7.2:1 contrast with white text, making it suitable for accessible dark interfaces.
Questions about #804840
What is #804840 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #804840 is rgb(128, 72, 64), in HSL hsl(8, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 50%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #804840?
#804840 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and soft peach because its dusty red-brown base benefits from light neutrals, deep contrast, and a gentle warm accent; cream keeps it calm, while peach adds warmth.
Is #804840 a warm or cool color?
#804840 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is grounded by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, dusty character rather than a crisp or blue-leaning appearance in a palette. It works well when a design needs depth without bright intensity.
Is #804840 readable on white or black?
#804840 has a 7.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.