#873C32 Hex Color
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#873c32 is a dark, muted red with warm terracotta and brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the reddish base adds energy and rustic warmth. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and moody interfaces. White text stays readable, with about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #873c32.
Questions about #873c32
What is #873c32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #873c32 is rgb(135, 60, 50), in HSL hsl(7, 46%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 63%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #873c32?
Does #873c32 work with white text?
Yes. White text on #873c32 provides about a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, strong enough to meet WCAG AA and AAA requirements for normal text. It works well for buttons, labels, and headings, though final layouts should still be checked with their actual font sizes.
Is #873c32 readable on white or black?
#873c32 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.