#884C24 Hex Color
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A saturated, earthy brown, #884c24 carries a grounded, rustic quality that works well for branding organic goods or vintage aesthetics. Because it sits on the darker side, it functions best as a dominant base or a reliable background color. White text offers excellent 6.8:1 contrast against it, ensuring readability. Pair this hex code with muted sage greens for a natural, grounded palette.
Questions about #884c24
What is #884c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #884c24 is rgb(136, 76, 36), in HSL hsl(24, 58%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 74%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #884c24 readable on white or black?
#884c24 has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.