#845C24 Hex Color
Earthy warmth with golden depth
A muted, warm orange-brown, #845c24 carries earthy golden undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its low saturation suits autumn palettes, coffee and chocolate packaging, artisan brands, agriculture, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, making it practical for headings and buttons. The hex code is #845c24.
Questions about #845c24
What is #845c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845c24 is rgb(132, 92, 36), in HSL hsl(35, 57%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 73%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845c24?
Where does #845c24 work well in design?
#845c24 works well as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, coffee and chocolate packaging, artisan branding, agriculture themes, and vintage layouts where its low saturation adds warmth without demanding attention.
Is #845c24 readable on white or black?
#845c24 has a 5.93:1 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.