#824324 Hex Color
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#824324 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood without feeling vivid. Use it as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, food, or vintage branding; the hex code is #824324. White text reads clearly against it at about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #824324
What is #824324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824324 is rgb(130, 67, 36), in HSL hsl(20, 57%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 72%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #824324 in a palette?
In a palette, #824324 pairs well with warm off-whites, sage, and muted navy, which temper its red-orange warmth while preserving a grounded, handcrafted feel across packaging, editorial layouts, and brand systems. Use the brown as a supporting tone or dark anchor, since broad applications can become heavy.
Is #824324 readable on white or black?
#824324 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.