#842800 Hex Color
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#842800 is a dark, warm red-brown with strong earthy depth and restrained brightness. Its reddish-maroon character brings seriousness, urgency, and autumn warmth to moody designs. Use it as a dominant background with pale text or as a focused accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted gold. The #842800 hex code supports white text at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #842800
What is #842800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #842800 is rgb(132, 40, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 100%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #842800?
#842800 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted gold, and sage, which soften its dark warmth without removing its earthy character. Use cream for clear contrast, charcoal for a restrained palette, and sage for a natural counterpoint.
Where does #842800 work best in a design?
Use #842800 as a dominant background when a design needs weight, warmth, or urgency, or reserve it for buttons and small accents in lighter palettes. Its dark, earthy saturation can feel muddy beside other deep browns, so pair it with lighter neutrals.
Is #842800 readable on white or black?
#842800 has a 9.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.