#863415 Hex Color
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This dark, earthy red balances intensity with traditional warmth. As a saturated brown-red, #863415 works well in autumn-themed branding or vintage designs. It creates a solid base, though large blocks can feel heavy. White text offers excellent contrast here, ensuring readability even for small body copy. The hex code for this moody, serious tone is #863415.
Questions about #863415
What is #863415 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #863415 is rgb(134, 52, 21), in HSL hsl(16, 73%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 84%, 47%.
What color schemes work best with #863415?
Is #863415 suitable for body text?
Because #863415 is a very dark, earthy shade, it functions well as a primary background color when paired with high-contrast, off-white text. However, avoid using it as small body copy because its saturation can cause vibration against lighter backgrounds.
Is #863415 readable on white or black?
#863415 has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.