#84574D Hex Color
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#84574d is a dark, warm red with brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality feels restrained rather than vivid, making it useful for grounded branding, food packaging, or a supporting UI tone. Use the hex code as a dominant base with cream or as a focused accent beside pale neutrals. White text maintains about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #84574d
What is #84574d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84574d is rgb(132, 87, 77), in HSL hsl(11, 26%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 42%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #84574d?
For a grounded palette, pair #84574d with cream or charcoal, using the red as a supporting tone rather than filling every surface; its low saturation can look muddy across large areas without a lighter counterweight.
Is #84574d readable on white or black?
#84574d has a 6.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.