Madder Brown Color – #783738: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Madder Brown color hex code is #783738, and it is composed of 47% red, 22% green and 22% blue.
Madder Brown is a dark, muted, and warm color at 54% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.74:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Madder Brown color (#783738) against light backgrounds.

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Madder Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Madder Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #783738 |
| RGB | rgb(120,55,56) |
| HSL | hsl(359,37.1%,34.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 54, 53, 53 |
| HSV | 359, 54, 47 |
| RGB % | 47, 22, 22 |
| XYZ | 9.8, 7, 4.6 |
| LAB | 31.8, 28.4, 12.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
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