#824C40 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, this muted red carries brown undertones that keep it grounded and mellow. #824c40 works best as a supporting tone or accent, adding warmth without shouting. It flatters cream and soft sage, and turns muddy if pushed as a full background. The hex code holds white text at about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #824c40
What is #824c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824c40 is rgb(130, 76, 64), in HSL hsl(11, 34%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 51%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #824c40?
Is #824c40 readable on white or black?
#824c40 has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.