#853600 Hex Color
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Dark and strongly warm, #853600 is a rich brown with red-orange undertones and low lightness. Its high saturation gives designs a serious, grounded presence, fitting coffee, chocolate, tobacco, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text for about 8.3:1 contrast, or pair it with aged cream for a softer finish.
Questions about #853600
What is #853600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853600 is rgb(133, 54, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 100%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #853600?
Is #853600 a warm or cool color?
#853600 reads as a strongly warm brown because its dark base carries clear red-orange undertones, and its high saturation adds intensity, making the shade feel rich, grounded, and serious rather than soft or dusty.
Is #853600 readable on white or black?
#853600 has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.