#805249 Hex Color
A dusty red with serious warmth
#805249 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, subdued mood, while the red base adds restrained energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #805249 supports white text at about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #805249
What is #805249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #805249 is rgb(128, 82, 73), in HSL hsl(10, 27%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 43%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #805249?
#805249 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage because its warm, dusty red gains structure from dark neutrals and a restrained natural counterpoint. Use cream for softer layouts, or charcoal when the design needs stronger contrast and a serious tone.
Is #805249 readable on white or black?
#805249 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.