#845504 Hex Color
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#845504 is a dark, warm brown with a muted ochre undertone and low lightness, giving it a serious, grounded presence. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, agriculture, tobacco, and vintage branding. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #845504
What is #845504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845504 is rgb(132, 85, 4), in HSL hsl(38, 94%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 97%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845504?
#845504 pairs well with cream, muted teal, and terracotta, because these choices balance its dark golden-brown base while preserving an earthy, editorial feel across packaging, interiors, and restrained brand palettes. Use cream for space, teal for cooler contrast, and terracotta for warmth.
Is #845504 readable on white or black?
#845504 has a 6.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.