#823600 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #823600 is a warm reddish brown with earthy orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue. White text remains highly readable on backgrounds using this color. The hex code is #823600.
Questions about #823600
What is #823600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823600 is rgb(130, 54, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #823600?
#823600 pairs well with cream, warm white, and dusty blue because their lighter, cooler qualities balance its dark reddish-brown warmth, creating palettes that feel earthy and composed rather than heavy.
What mood does #823600 create?
#823600 creates a serious, grounded mood through its low lightness and warm reddish-brown base, making it a strong supporting color for coffee, chocolate, tobacco-inspired, craft, and vintage-themed designs and packaging.
Is #823600 readable on white or black?
#823600 has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.