#844C4C Hex Color
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#844c4c is a dusty, desaturated red with earthy undertones. Because of its muted character, this color works best as an accent rather than a full background to avoid looking muddy. It provides a serious and moody tone for interfaces. White text offers a high 6.7:1 contrast against it, ensuring readability for UI elements. Use the hex code #844c4c to ground your palette.
Questions about #844c4c
What is #844c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844c4c is rgb(132, 76, 76), in HSL hsl(0, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 42%, 48%.
How should I use #844c4c in a UI design?
Use #844c4c as a bold accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs effectively with clean white text, as the high 6.7:1 contrast ratio ensures excellent readability for buttons, headers, or interactive UI elements.
Is #844c4c readable on white or black?
#844c4c has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.