#804E1C Hex Color
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Somewhere between worn leather and dark chocolate, #804e1c is a muted brown with warm, earthy undertones. Its low lightness reads serious and grounded, which suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and moody backgrounds. White text clears AA contrast on it at roughly 6.9:1, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with cream or muted sage for a natural palette, and skip bright accents, which clash with its low saturation. The hex code #804e1c earns its place as a dominant base, not a detail color.
Questions about #804e1c
What is #804e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #804e1c is rgb(128, 78, 28), in HSL hsl(30, 64%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 78%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #804e1c?
Cream and dusty sage lift #804e1c without washing it out, while a muted denim blue adds quiet contrast for a vintage palette. Avoid saturated brights, since they clash with its low saturation.
Is #804e1c readable on white or black?
#804e1c has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.