#825A3B Hex Color
Earthy brown with a mellow, warm character
Dusty and unsaturated, #825a3b is an earthy brown with a mellow, warm character. It functions well as a grounding base for vintage branding or rustic layouts. Because this color offers 6.0:1 contrast with white text, it maintains clear readability in UI designs. This hex code pairs effectively with muted teals or creamy off-whites to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy.
Questions about #825a3b
What is #825a3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825a3b is rgb(130, 90, 59), in HSL hsl(26, 38%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 55%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #825a3b?
Is #825a3b readable on white or black?
#825a3b has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.