#853E00 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm reddish-orange undertones, #853e00 brings a serious, grounded mood to visual work. Its depth suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, organic, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark background, pairing it with cream or muted blue. White text provides about 7.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #853e00
What is #853e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853e00 is rgb(133, 62, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 100%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #853e00?
Pair #853e00 with cream, muted blue, or soft beige to balance its dark, warm brown base; these lighter, cooler companions add contrast without losing its grounded, vintage character. Use it for accents, borders, packaging, or dark backgrounds.
Is #853e00 readable on white or black?
#853e00 has a 7.81:1 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.