#845F47 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown carries a matte finish that suggests stability and grounded comfort. The hex code #845f47 works best as a supporting texture rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs well with cream or sage to soften its dry, industrial edge. While white text is legible against this shade, use it sparingly for high-contrast accents in retro or artisan branding.
Questions about #845f47
What is #845f47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #845f47 is rgb(132, 95, 71), in HSL hsl(24, 30%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #845f47?
Because #845f47 is a dry, industrial brown, it thrives alongside creamy whites or muted sage tones to soften its edges. These lighter, cooler colors prevent the brown from appearing muddy while maintaining a cohesive, sophisticated artisan aesthetic.
Is #845f47 suitable for text backgrounds?
Using #845f47 as a background requires caution, as its muted, mid-tone nature can reduce readability for long-form body text. If used as a primary surface, ensure any overlaying text is high-contrast white to maintain acceptable accessibility standards.
Is #845f47 readable on white or black?
#845f47 has a 5.66:1 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.