#806357 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #806357 is a dark orange-brown with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation creates a steady, understated mood suited to coffee, chocolate, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal, since large areas can look muddy. The hex code #806357 supports white body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #806357
What is #806357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #806357 is rgb(128, 99, 87), in HSL hsl(18, 19%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 32%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #806357?
Cream and muted teal pair well with #806357 because they balance its dusty orange-brown warmth with brightness and cool contrast, giving designers a grounded palette that feels softer and more distinctive than using black or stark white alone.
Does #806357 look warm or cool?
#806357 reads as warm but restrained because its brown base leans orange while its low saturation and dusty gray undertones soften the color, creating a grounded mood suited to calm, tactile visual styles and organic branding.
Is #806357 readable on white or black?
#806357 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.