#825A4C Hex Color
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#825a4c is a dusty, unsaturated brown with distinct reddish undertones. This muted shade creates a grounded, matte appearance that functions best as a supporting background element. Pair it with crisp cream or off-white to prevent a muddy look in your layout. Since it maintains strong contrast with white text, the hex code #825a4c serves well for readable dark-themed UI backgrounds.
Questions about #825a4c
What is #825a4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825a4c is rgb(130, 90, 76), in HSL hsl(16, 26%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 42%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #825a4c in a design?
Is #825a4c readable on white or black?
#825a4c has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.