#824D30 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy brown brings a grounded stability to branding and moody interface designs. The hex code #824d30 acts as a strong, dark base that pairs best with lighter, creamy tones. Because white text achieves a high 6.9:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it remains effective for readable typography. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks, as it can appear slightly muddy without brighter highlights.
Questions about #824d30
What is #824d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824d30 is rgb(130, 77, 48), in HSL hsl(21, 46%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 63%, 49%.
Which colors pair well with #824d30 for a professional palette?
Is #824d30 readable on white or black?
#824d30 has a 6.87:1 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.