#825020 Hex Color
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With its dark value and muted orange undertones, #825020 gives designs a warm, grounded mood without looking bright or polished. The hex code #825020 works well as a supporting tone in earthy palettes, especially beside dusty blue or muted sage. It suits coffee, chocolate, artisan, and vintage branding. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #825020
What is #825020 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825020 is rgb(130, 80, 32), in HSL hsl(29, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 75%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #825020?
#825020 pairs well with dusty blue, muted sage, cream, and warm neutrals because these colors balance its muted orange undertones, creating an earthy palette that feels grounded without becoming too dark, bright, or polished.
Is #825020 a warm or cool color?
#825020 reads as a warm color because its dark brown base carries muted orange undertones. Its low brightness keeps the warmth restrained and grounded, making it feel earthy and mature rather than bright, fiery, or polished.
Is #825020 readable on white or black?
#825020 has a 6.73:1 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.