#805E4F Hex Color
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With its dark, dusty warmth and low saturation, #805e4f feels grounded, mellow, and understated. This hex code works well as a supporting tone in coffee, chocolate, artisan, vintage, or autumn palettes, especially beside aged cream or muted teal. It can look muddy across large areas, but white text remains readable for body copy at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #805e4f
What is #805e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #805e4f is rgb(128, 94, 79), in HSL hsl(18, 24%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 38%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #805e4f?
#805e4f pairs well with aged cream, muted teal, and terracotta accents because its dusty brown warmth supports soft neutrals and restrained contrast in packaging, interiors, and editorial layouts without feeling stark. Use cream to lighten the palette, or teal to add a cooler counterpoint.
Does #805e4f feel warm or cool?
#805e4f reads as a warm, muted brown because its red and orange-brown character outweighs its relatively low saturation, giving the shade a softened, earthy presence rather than the crisp, energetic feel of brighter orange or red. That makes it a good anchor when brighter accents need softening.
Is #805e4f readable on white or black?
#805e4f has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.