#804D35 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy brown provides a grounded foundation for designs needing a serious, reliable mood. Because it is highly unsaturated, #804d35 avoids appearing too vivid or distracting. It works best as a supporting accent in vintage palettes or organic branding. Since white text offers high readability against this dark tone, it serves well as a footer or sidebar background. The hex code is #804d35.
Questions about #804d35
What is #804d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #804d35 is rgb(128, 77, 53), in HSL hsl(19, 41%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 59%, 50%.
How should I use #804d35 in a color palette?
#804d35 works best as a neutral anchor for vintage or organic themes. Pair it with soft cream or warm beige to maintain readability, or use it alongside muted sage or dusty blue for a balanced, grounded color scheme.
Is #804d35 considered a warm or cool brown?
#804d35 leans warm due to its reddish undertones, which prevent it from looking like a flat, muddy gray. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for designs that need to feel accessible, inviting, and human-centric rather than cold or industrial.
Is #804d35 readable on white or black?
#804d35 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.