#85443E Hex Color
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Dark red, but dusty and muted. #85443e sits deep enough to feel moody without going black, and its brown undertones keep it warm rather than fiery. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fills can read muddy. Pair it with sage green or warm cream instead of stark white. White text on the hex code reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #85443e
What is #85443e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85443e is rgb(133, 68, 62), in HSL hsl(5, 36%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 53%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #85443e?
Is #85443e readable on white or black?
#85443e has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.