#843C1A Hex Color
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#843c1a is a deep, unsaturated brown with a warm, somber character. Its muted tone makes it effective for moody, organic branding or vintage packaging. Because this shade is quite dark, use it as a base or background color with crisp white text to ensure readability. The hex code for this grounded brown is #843c1a.
Questions about #843c1a
What is #843c1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #843c1a is rgb(132, 60, 26), in HSL hsl(19, 67%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 80%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #843c1a?
Is #843c1a suitable for text on a white background?
#843c1a generally meets basic readability standards for large text, but it may struggle with smaller body copy against a pure white background. Always check specific contrast ratios, or opt for a slightly lighter or darker version if readability becomes an issue.
Is #843c1a readable on white or black?
#843c1a has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.