#825F2E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange-brown brings a grounded, vintage quality to branding and print materials. Because it feels weathered and unsaturated, #825f2e works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its natural warmth. The hex code for this shade is #825f2e, which provides enough contrast for readable text in most interface applications.
Questions about #825f2e
What is #825f2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #825f2e is rgb(130, 95, 46), in HSL hsl(35, 48%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 65%, 49%.
Where should I use #825f2e in a design layout?
#825f2e works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color because of its heavy, unsaturated nature. Use it for buttons, borders, or iconography to add a grounded, vintage quality without overwhelming the user interface or print layout.
What colors pair well with #825f2e?
Is #825f2e readable on white or black?
#825f2e has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.