#853A00 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #853a00 has strong red-orange undertones and low lightness, creating a serious, grounded mood. Its rich, slightly muted character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background with white text, which reaches about 8.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #853a00.
Questions about #853a00
What is #853a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853a00 is rgb(133, 58, 0), in HSL hsl(26, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 100%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #853a00?
It pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, beige, and sand, while muted sage or dusty blue can provide restrained contrast. Keep the palette soft to preserve #853a00’s grounded, artisanal feel.
What mood does #853a00 convey?
#853a00 feels warm, serious, and grounded because its low lightness and strong red-orange undertones create a deep, slightly muted appearance. It works well for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #853a00 readable on white or black?
#853a00 has a 8.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.