#853430 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #853430 is a warm red with brown undertones that gives layouts a serious, grounded mood. Its low lightness suits wine branding, autumn palettes, formal designs, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or pale blush, while white text remains highly readable at about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #853430.
Questions about #853430
What is #853430 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853430 is rgb(133, 52, 48), in HSL hsl(3, 47%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 64%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #853430?
Cream, pale blush, and muted beige pair well with #853430, softening its dark red-brown base while preserving a warm, grounded feel; charcoal or deep brown can build a restrained, tonal palette.
Is #853430 a warm or cool color?
#853430 reads as a warm color because its deep red base is tempered by brown undertones, giving it a less vivid, more earthy appearance than a clear or blue-leaning red.
Is #853430 readable on white or black?
#853430 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.