#845E51 Hex Color
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A muted reddish brown with an ashy, dusty finish. #845e51 sits dark enough to hold white text at AA contrast, which makes it a dependable base for warm, understated layouts. It reads earthy rather than fiery, closer to clay or coffee than flame. Pair it with muted sage or soft cream to keep its low-key character intact, and save brighter reds for accents.
Questions about #845e51
What is #845e51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845e51 is rgb(132, 94, 81), in HSL hsl(15, 24%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #845e51?
Muted sage, soft cream, and deep charcoal all flatter #845e51 without stealing its low-key warmth. Brighter greens and oranges tend to fight it, so keep accents desaturated too.
Is #845e51 readable on white or black?
#845e51 has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.