#823B2B Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #823b2b creates a serious, grounded mood without losing warmth. Its low lightness suits autumn branding, wine packaging, sports graphics, and formal layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #823b2b supports clear white text at about 8:1 contrast.
Questions about #823b2b
What is #823b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823b2b is rgb(130, 59, 43), in HSL hsl(11, 50%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 67%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #823b2b?
Pair #823b2b with cream for warm contrast, dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint, or sage for a muted autumn palette; keep the red as an accent or supporting tone rather than using it across a full page.
Is #823b2b warm or cool?
#823b2b reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones soften the red and add earthy depth; that warmth suits autumn palettes, wine-inspired packaging, and formal designs better than bright, high-energy color schemes.
Does #823b2b work with white text?
#823b2b generally supports strong contrast with white text, at roughly an 8:1 ratio, making the pairing suitable for readable headings, buttons, and labels when text size and weight also meet accessibility needs.
Is #823b2b readable on white or black?
#823b2b has a 8.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.