#804E40 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty red offers a grounded, muted aesthetic ideal for moody branding or web interfaces. Because of its low saturation, #804e40 can appear muddy across large, empty surfaces, so it works best as a supporting accent. White text remains highly readable against this shade, providing a strong 6.8:1 contrast. Designers favor this hex code for adding warmth and subtle seriousness to modern palettes.
Questions about #804e40
What is #804e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #804e40 is rgb(128, 78, 64), in HSL hsl(13, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 50%, 50%.
How should I use #804e40 in a UI design?
#804e40 functions best as a supporting accent or a background element rather than a primary fill. Its low saturation can feel muddy if used on large surfaces, so balance it with clean white space or neutral tones like light gray to maintain clarity.
Is #804e40 readable on white or black?
#804e40 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.