#844444 Hex Color
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#844444 is a dark, muted red with dusty warmth and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality suggests seriousness and depth, while the red base retains energy, passion, and urgency. Use this hex code as a supporting tone, moody background, or focused accent in food, sports, romance, and entertainment designs. White text reads clearly at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #844444
What is #844444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844444 is rgb(132, 68, 68), in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 48%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #844444?
The best pairings for #844444 include charcoal, warm ivory, and muted sage, which soften its dark red base without making the palette feel flat or overly traditional in digital layouts. Use charcoal for structure and ivory for breathing room.
Where does #844444 work best in a design?
#844444 works best as a supporting tone or dark focal background when a design needs restrained intensity, rather than delicate detail with lighter surrounding colors and enough visual separation. Its low saturation can look muddy in dense small details.
Is #844444 readable on white or black?
#844444 has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.