#824E23 Hex Color
Deep tobacco warmth with a muted edge
#824e23 is a dark, earthy brown with a muted tobacco warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded rather than bold, which suits vintage packaging, coffee branding, and moody backgrounds. Next to white it can look dim, so use it as a supporting tone or accent instead of a full scheme. It pairs well with dusty sage or cream, and white text sits clearly on top at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #824e23
What is #824e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824e23 is rgb(130, 78, 35), in HSL hsl(27, 58%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 73%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #824e23?
Dusty sage, cream, and muted teal balance the warmth of #824e23. Cream keeps it rustic, while teal adds contrast in retro or artisan layouts.
Is #824e23 readable on white or black?
#824e23 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.