#873F1D Hex Color
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Not a bright chestnut or playful caramel, this dark brown leans leathery and muted. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so #873f1d works best as a supporting tone behind cream or dusty sage rather than a lone accent. White text passes AA against it at roughly 7.6:1 contrast, which makes the hex code a safe pick for moody backgrounds, coffee packaging, and vintage layouts.
Questions about #873f1d
What is #873f1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #873f1d is rgb(135, 63, 29), in HSL hsl(19, 65%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 79%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #873f1d?
#873f1d pairs well with cream, sage, and muted teal. Its low saturation lets brighter neighbors stand out, so treat it as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #873f1d readable on white or black?
#873f1d has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.