#843000 Hex Color
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Reach for #843000 when a design needs a dark brown base with genuine warmth. This muted, low-light shade reads earthy and serious, so it fits coffee branding, vintage packaging, and moody editorial layouts. White text sits at about 8.7:1 contrast on it, so the hex code holds up as a background for body copy.
Questions about #843000
What is #843000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #843000 is rgb(132, 48, 0), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 100%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #843000?
Cream, dusty teal, and sage all flatter #843000 without competing with its warmth. A pale sand tone lightens it for layouts that feel too heavy.
Is #843000 readable on white or black?
#843000 has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.