#835C21 Hex Color
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#835c21 is a muted, warm ochre-brown with low saturation and a dark, grounded value. Its earthy depth suggests reliability, comfort, resilience, and autumn energy, while also carrying a vintage, artisan feel. The hex code #835c21 works well as a supporting brand tone for coffee, chocolate, agriculture, construction, or sports designs. White text has about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #835c21
What is #835c21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #835c21 is rgb(131, 92, 33), in HSL hsl(36, 60%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 75%, 49%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #835c21?
Is #835c21 warm or cool?
#835c21 reads warm because its muted orange base carries a strong golden-brown undertone, while its low saturation keeps the warmth grounded rather than bright or playful, giving it a sturdy, familiar character suited to earthy visual systems.
Can white text be used over #835c21?
Yes, white text on #835c21 has about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio, so it clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text and works well for readable labels, buttons, and small interface copy.
Is #835c21 readable on white or black?
#835c21 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.