#883308 Hex Color
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#883308 is a dark, warm brown with a reddish undertone and strong saturation. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, food, coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant base with lighter neutrals, or as a rich accent. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #883308
What is #883308 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #883308 is rgb(136, 51, 8), in HSL hsl(20, 89%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 94%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #883308?
#883308 pairs well with muted sage, cream, and dusty blue because those lighter, softer tones balance its dense reddish warmth without competing for attention in restrained interfaces and packaging. Use cream for spacious layouts and sage for a more organic, restrained palette.
Is #883308 readable on white or black?
#883308 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.