#845D2A Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone brown carries a distinct warm orange undertone. It offers a grounded feel that works well for rustic branding or organic product design. Because it lacks high saturation, #845d2a functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream to ensure readability, as white text provides a 5.9:1 contrast ratio that exceeds standard accessibility requirements.
Questions about #845d2a
What is #845d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845d2a is rgb(132, 93, 42), in HSL hsl(34, 52%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 68%, 48%.
What design style works best with #845d2a?
Because #845d2a lacks high saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. It shines in rustic branding, natural packaging, or earthy UI elements, especially when paired with muted sage or deep charcoal for balance.
Is #845d2a readable on white or black?
#845d2a has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.