#854C1B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #854c1b is a warm brown with subdued orange-red undertones. Its low lightness and softened saturation create a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant background, with white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #854c1b.
Questions about #854c1b
What is #854c1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #854c1b is rgb(133, 76, 27), in HSL hsl(28, 66%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 80%, 48%.
Does white text work on #854c1b?
Yes. White text has about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio against #854c1b, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text and making this dark brown suitable for readable headings, labels, and interface copy.
What colors pair well with #854c1b?
Is #854c1b readable on white or black?
#854c1b has a 6.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.04:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.