#804C27 Hex Color
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#804c27 is a dark, muted brown with warm orange undertones and moderate depth. Its low brightness and softened saturation give designs a serious, grounded mood with hints of comfort and resilience. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, or vintage branding, or behind white body text, where its roughly 7.0:1 contrast meets WCAG AA.
Questions about #804c27
What is #804c27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #804c27 is rgb(128, 76, 39), in HSL hsl(25, 53%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 70%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #804c27?
#804c27 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and navy, adding lightness or cool contrast without making the palette feel bright or busy while preserving its grounded, slightly vintage character in branding and editorial layouts.
Is #804c27 readable on white or black?
#804c27 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.