#845C20 Hex Color
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Bronze brown lands between orange and earth, muted and mellow. The hex code #845c20 works best as a supporting tone, where its warm depth reads rustic instead of muddy. White text passes AA on it at about 5.9:1, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with sage or dusty teal for balance.
Questions about #845c20
What is #845c20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845c20 is rgb(132, 92, 32), in HSL hsl(36, 61%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 76%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845c20?
#845c20 pairs well with sage and dusty teal, both of which cool down its orange-brown warmth. Cream and deep navy also work when you want a vintage or autumn mood in a palette.
Is #845c20 readable on white or black?
#845c20 has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.