#833435 Hex Color

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A dark, muted red with warm brown undertones, #833435 has a serious, grounded mood rather than a vivid finish. The hex code works well as a dominant background or restrained accent in wine, luxury, autumn, and formal designs. Pair it with soft cream for contrast, while white text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.

Questions about #833435

What is #833435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #833435 is rgb(131, 52, 53), in HSL hsl(359, 43%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #833435?
#833435 pairs well with soft cream, warm ivory, and charcoal, which balance its dark, warm red base without making the palette feel harsh. Use cream for readable contrast and charcoal for a restrained, formal combination.
Is #833435 readable on white or black?
#833435 has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.