#846C54 Hex Color
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#846c54 is a muted, medium-dark brown with dusty orange and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, understated feel, suited to coffee, chocolate, vintage, agricultural, and artisan branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with cream or navy, and pair it with white text for readable interfaces and labels.
Questions about #846c54
What is #846c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #846c54 is rgb(132, 108, 84), in HSL hsl(30, 22%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 36%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #846c54?
Cream, navy, and muted blue pair well with #846c54, balancing its dusty orange undertone while preserving its grounded character; use cream for a softer palette, navy for stronger contrast, and muted blue for a cooler counterpoint.
Does #846c54 read as a warm or cool brown?
#846c54 reads as a warm brown because its muted base carries dusty orange undertones, although gray lowers the intensity, keeping it from feeling overly reddish or bright in quiet, natural, and vintage-inspired interfaces.
Is #846c54 readable on white or black?
#846c54 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.