#845D45 Hex Color
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#845d45 is a muted orange-brown with gray undertones, a matte finish, and low saturation. Its warm, mellow character suits autumn branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal, since large fields can feel heavy. The hex code #845d45 supports white text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #845d45
What is #845d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845d45 is rgb(132, 93, 69), in HSL hsl(23, 31%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 48%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845d45?
Is #845d45 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#845d45 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its red and orange influence outweigh its cool gray undertone, while its low saturation creates a mellow, grounded mood suited to autumn-inspired layouts, coffee packaging, and artisan-focused designs.
Is #845d45 readable on white or black?
#845d45 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.