#824E41 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red functions as a grounded, earthy neutral. Because of its dark and unsaturated nature, #824e41 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites to soften its seriousness. White text remains perfectly legible here, making it a reliable choice for button labels or detailed UI elements.
Questions about #824e41
What is #824e41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #824e41 is rgb(130, 78, 65), in HSL hsl(12, 33%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 50%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #824e41?
This earthy tone works effectively when contrasted against cool, desaturated colors like sage green or soft, creamy off-whites. These combinations balance its inherent warmth and create a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that avoids feeling overly heavy or saturated in a interface design.
Is #824e41 readable on white or black?
#824e41 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.