#844B2B Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown, #844b2b carries a serious and reliable weight. It serves as an excellent anchor for vintage branding or organic product designs. Use it as a dominant background to create a moody atmosphere, knowing white text provides strong 6.9:1 contrast for readability. This warm, unsaturated tone pairs best with unexpected muted teals. The hex code for this color is #844b2b.
Questions about #844b2b
What is #844b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844b2b is rgb(132, 75, 43), in HSL hsl(22, 51%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 67%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #844b2b?
Because #844b2b is a warm, unsaturated brown, it pairs effectively with muted teals and soft, dusty blues to create a balanced, organic contrast. These cool, desaturated tones prevent the deep brown from feeling too heavy or stagnant in a layout.
Is #844b2b suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #844b2b provides excellent readability when used as a text color against a white or very light off-white background. It offers strong contrast that meets accessibility standards, making it a professional, softer alternative to pure black for long-form reading content.
Is #844b2b readable on white or black?
#844b2b has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.