#844B4F Hex Color
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Dusty, muted red with a clay-like warmth rather than any fire. #844b4f works best as a supporting tone or moody background, where its low saturation adds depth without noise. It flatters cream and sage but can turn muddy next to pure white. White text on the hex code hits about 6.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #844b4f
What is #844b4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844b4f is rgb(132, 75, 79), in HSL hsl(356, 28%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 40%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #844b4f?
Soft creams, warm grays, and muted greens like sage all flatter #844b4f. Its low saturation keeps pairings calm, so skip bright oranges or pinks that compete with it.
Is #844b4f readable on white or black?
#844b4f has a 6.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.