#80503C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #80503c is a warm brown with dusty red and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, packaging, and vintage layouts a serious, grounded mood. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains accessible, with about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #80503c.
Questions about #80503c
What is #80503c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80503c is rgb(128, 80, 60), in HSL hsl(18, 36%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 53%, 50%.
Which colors pair well with #80503c?
Cream and faded blue balance #80503c by adding lightness or cool contrast, while charcoal can reinforce its grounded mood; restrained accents help keep the overall palette from feeling heavy or dense.
Where does #80503c work well in a design?
#80503c works well as a supporting color in packaging, vintage-inspired layouts, editorial accents, and grounded branding, where its muted warmth adds seriousness without the intensity of a vivid red or orange.
Is #80503c readable on white or black?
#80503c has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.