#843632 Hex Color

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Dark maroon with a muted, earthy warmth. #843632 sits low in both lightness and saturation, which makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts but a poor choice for fine detail. It reads serious and a little gloomy, so it suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and formal design. White text clears WCAG AA on it with about 8.2:1 contrast.

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What is #843632 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #843632 is rgb(132, 54, 50), in HSL hsl(3, 45%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 62%, 48%.

What colors pair well with #843632?

Sage green and soft cream balance its heavy, warm depth, while navy makes it read richer than it does next to gray. Use the maroon as the dominant base and keep the pairings light so the layout does not turn muddy.

Is #843632 readable on white or black?

#843632 has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.

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