#836E4F Hex Color
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Designers reach for the hex code #836e4f when a layout needs a dusty, matte brown that stays out of the way. This ashy shade of orange has very low saturation, so it reads mellow instead of loud. It works best as a supporting tone in autumn palettes and UI backgrounds, flattered by deep teal accents. White text passes WCAG AA on it at 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #836e4f
What is #836e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #836e4f is rgb(131, 110, 79), in HSL hsl(36, 25%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 40%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #836e4f?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all pair well with #836e4f and keep its muted warmth from going flat. Avoid bright saturated oranges nearby, since they make it read muddy.
Is #836e4f readable on white or black?
#836e4f has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.