#844126 Hex Color
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The hex code #844126 is a dark, muted brown with warm reddish undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its softness feels reliable and comforting. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background in vintage, coffee, food, and artisan branding. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #844126
What is #844126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844126 is rgb(132, 65, 38), in HSL hsl(17, 55%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 71%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #844126?
#844126 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and dusty blue, which balance its warm reddish undertone without making the palette feel overly rustic. Use cream for spacious contrast and sage for an organic, modern accent.
Is #844126 readable on white or black?
#844126 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.