#844E38 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm brown feels grounded and moody, making it an excellent choice for vintage branding or rustic interface designs. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #844e38. It pairs well with crisp white text, which remains readable against this tone.
Questions about #844e38
What is #844e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #844e38 is rgb(132, 78, 56), in HSL hsl(17, 40%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 58%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use #844e38 in a design project?
Apply #844e38 sparingly as a strong accent color rather than a background shade to avoid a muddy aesthetic. It provides excellent weight for buttons, headlines, or organic borders when contrasted against clean, light, or neutral surfaces.
What colors pair well with #844e38?
This warm brown looks sophisticated alongside cream or off-white for high-contrast readability. To create a natural, earthy palette, balance #844e38 with muted sage greens or a soft, desaturated terracotta for a cohesive and organic feel.
Is #844e38 readable on white or black?
#844e38 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.