#823D07 Hex Color

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The hex code #823d07 is a dark, warm brown with a pronounced burnt-orange undertone and rich saturation. Its dense value suggests seriousness, strength, and comfort, making it useful for moody backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which achieves about 8.0:1 contrast, though the tone can feel heavy across large surfaces.

Questions about #823d07

What is #823d07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823d07 is rgb(130, 61, 7), in HSL hsl(26, 90%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 95%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #823d07?
#823d07 pairs well with muted sage, dusty cream, or deep navy, which soften its burnt-orange warmth without competing with its dark value. Use cream for a vintage palette and navy for a more serious, grounded scheme.
Is #823d07 readable on white or black?
#823d07 has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.