#845522 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a warm, leathery undertone. #845522 works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since large blocks can read muddy against white. It suits coffee packaging, artisan branding, and moody editorial layouts, and it pairs well with cream or sage. White text on this hex code reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #845522
What is #845522 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845522 is rgb(132, 85, 34), in HSL hsl(31, 59%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 74%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845522?
Cream and sage soften its gloomy edge, while a dusty teal makes a striking complementary accent. Avoid mid-tone grays, which pull this brown toward muddy.
Is #845522 readable on white or black?
#845522 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.