Dirt Brown Color – #836539: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dirt Brown color hex code is #836539, and it is composed of 51% red, 40% green and 22% blue.
Dirt Brown is a dark, muted, and warm color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dirt Brown color (#836539) against light backgrounds.

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Dirt Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dirt Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #836539 |
| RGB | rgb(131,101,57) |
| HSL | hsl(36,39.4%,36.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 23, 56, 49 |
| HSV | 36, 56, 51 |
| RGB % | 51, 40, 22 |
| XYZ | 14.8, 14.4, 5.9 |
| LAB | 44.8, 6.9, 29.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.4 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
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