#834923 Hex Color
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The hex code #834923 is a dark, muted brown with warm reddish-orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while its earthy warmth adds comfort and reliability. Use it as a dominant background with white type or as a supporting tone beside cream and faded teal. It suits coffee, chocolate, legal, agriculture, and vintage branding, with about 7.1:1 contrast for white text.
Questions about #834923
What is #834923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #834923 is rgb(131, 73, 35), in HSL hsl(24, 58%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 73%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #834923?
#834923 pairs well with cream, faded teal, and terracotta, as these colors soften its dark brown base, reinforce its warm earthy character, and create balanced palettes for branding, packaging, interfaces, and print.
Does #834923 read as a warm or cool color?
#834923 reads as a warm, grounded brown because its dark base carries noticeable reddish-orange undertones, giving it a serious yet comforting presence that suits coffee, chocolate, agriculture, legal, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #834923 readable on white or black?
#834923 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.