#83342D Hex Color
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A muted, dark maroon with a brownish undertone, #83342d reads earthy rather than flashy. Its low lightness and restrained saturation give it a settled, serious mood, closer to brick and wine than fire. It holds up well as a dominant base in moody layouts or behind cream and sage accents, though it can turn muddy on large surfaces. White text on this hex code reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #83342d
What is #83342d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83342d is rgb(131, 52, 45), in HSL hsl(5, 49%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 66%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #83342d?
Cream, sage, and muted gold all flatter #83342d, keeping its warmth while adding lift. Navy also works for a richer, more formal pairing than the usual gray.
Is #83342d readable on white or black?
#83342d has a 8.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.