#825A22 Hex Color
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#825a22 is a dark, desaturated brown with a grounding effect. Its muted quality works best as a moody background for vintage or artisanal brands. While it can appear muddy in large, flat blocks, white text remains readable with a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with warm creams rather than bright whites to soften the overall palette.
Questions about #825a22
What is #825a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825a22 is rgb(130, 90, 34), in HSL hsl(35, 59%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 74%, 49%.
Which colors pair best with #825a22?
Is #825a22 suitable for text on a website?
While #825a22 offers good contrast against light backgrounds, it is best reserved for large headings or graphic elements rather than body text. If using it for text, ensure the background is a very light cream or off-white to maintain comfortable readability.
Is #825a22 readable on white or black?
#825a22 has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.