#873400 Hex Color
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#873400 is a dark, warm brown with strong orange undertones and moderate saturation. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood linked with strength, comfort, and reliability. Use this hex code for backgrounds, artisan branding, coffee packaging, or moody accents. White text has about 8.3:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #873400
What is #873400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #873400 is rgb(135, 52, 0), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 100%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #873400?
#873400 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted sage, and dusty blue because these cooler or lighter tones balance its dense orange-brown warmth. Use it as a dominant base with pale text, or reserve it for smaller brand and interface accents.
Is #873400 readable on white or black?
#873400 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.