#825C4F Hex Color
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#825c4f is a dark, muted reddish brown with dusty orange undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation feels mellow and understated, while the warm depth adds comfort and quiet strength. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for cream, charcoal, or muted blue, since broad backgrounds can look muddy. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #825c4f
What is #825c4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825c4f is rgb(130, 92, 79), in HSL hsl(15, 24%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #825c4f?
#825c4f pairs well with cream for softness, charcoal for a grounded palette, and muted blue for restrained contrast, keeping its warm, dusty undertone from feeling overly heavy in layouts or packaging.
Is #825c4f readable on white or black?
#825c4f has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.