#823E40 Hex Color
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#823e40 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, restrained mood while the red base still adds energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background, with white text for strong readable contrast. The hex code is #823e40.
Questions about #823e40
What is #823e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #823e40 is rgb(130, 62, 64), in HSL hsl(358, 35%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 51%, 49%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #823e40?
Is #823e40 readable on white or black?
#823e40 has a 7.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.