#823C05 Hex Color
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#823c05 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood that suggests strength, reliability, and comfort. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding, coffee, food, or artisan products. White text reaches about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio here, supporting accessible small body text. The hex code is #823c05.
Questions about #823c05
What is #823c05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823c05 is rgb(130, 60, 5), in HSL hsl(26, 93%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 96%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #823c05?
Pair #823c05 with cream, muted sage, or dusty blue to soften its depth and balance its red-orange undertones, giving packaging and interfaces a dark anchor that helps lighter accents stand out.
Does #823c05 look warm or cool?
#823c05 reads as a warm brown because its red and orange undertones outweigh its dark, muted surface, creating a grounded feel that suits coffee packaging, food branding, artisan goods, and moody digital interfaces.
Is #823c05 readable on white or black?
#823c05 has a 8.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.