#846E69 Hex Color
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Not a fiery red at all, this shade pulls the hue back into dusty, ashy territory that reads almost grey at first glance. The hex code #846e69 works best as a supporting tone or muted background, though large swaths can turn muddy. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a palette that stays understated.
Questions about #846e69
What is #846e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #846e69 is rgb(132, 110, 105), in HSL hsl(11, 11%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 20%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #846e69?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream flatter #846e69 because its muted warmth needs neighbors with more contrast or cleanliness. Bright reds and pinks work against it and make it look muddy.
Does #846e69 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but barely. The reddish undertone keeps it on the warm side of grey, while low saturation mutes any heat. Next to terracotta it looks ashy; beside true grey it looks brownish.
Is #846e69 readable on white or black?
#846e69 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.