#863A17 Hex Color
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#863a17 is a dark, earthy brown with strong red-orange undertones and a subdued finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while its warmth suits coffee, tobacco, chocolate, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #863a17 as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue. White text reads clearly on it at about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #863a17
What is #863a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #863a17 is rgb(134, 58, 23), in HSL hsl(19, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 83%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #863a17?
Cream and pale blue pair well with #863a17, balancing its dark red-orange warmth with light, cool contrast, while muted sage can add a softer natural accent without competing with its earthy character.
Is #863a17 readable on white or black?
#863a17 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.