#853D1B Hex Color
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This deep, warm brown feels grounded and moody. It serves as a solid foundation for organic product design or vintage branding that requires a serious tone. Because it maintains excellent contrast against white text, the hex code #853d1b works effectively for dark-mode backgrounds. Try pairing it with soft cream or muted teal to offset its heavy, unsaturated weight.
Questions about #853d1b
What is #853d1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853d1b is rgb(133, 61, 27), in HSL hsl(19, 66%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 80%, 48%.
What colors pair well with the deep brown of #853d1b?
Is #853d1b suitable for use as a background color?
#853d1b functions exceptionally well as a dark-mode background because it offers a natural, grounded alternative to harsh black. It maintains excellent readability when paired with white or very light text, making it a reliable choice for serious, earthy design aesthetics.
Is #853d1b readable on white or black?
#853d1b has a 7.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.