#825C49 Hex Color

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#825c49 is a dusty, desaturated brown that leans into dark, muted orange territory. This earthy shade provides a grounded, reliable base for artisan or vintage-inspired branding. Because of its low chroma, it can appear muddy if used in excess. Instead, use this hex code as a 30% supporting tone paired with crisp white text, which creates enough contrast for accessible body copy.

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What is #825c49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #825c49 is rgb(130, 92, 73), in HSL hsl(20, 28%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 44%, 49%.

What colors pair best with #825c49 in a design?

#825c49 works beautifully when balanced with light neutrals to keep the design accessible. Try pairing this muted brown with a crisp cream or off-white to prevent the palette from feeling too dark or muddy, while adding small accents of sage for natural contrast.

Is #825c49 readable on white or black?

#825c49 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.

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