#835D56 Hex Color
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#835d56 is a dark, dusty red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality brings restraint, while the red base suggests energy, urgency, and passion. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, blush, or ink navy rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly for accessible body copy. The hex code is #835d56.
Questions about #835d56
What is #835d56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #835d56 is rgb(131, 93, 86), in HSL hsl(9, 21%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 34%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #835d56?
Cream and blush soften #835d56, while navy adds crisp contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use the dusty red as an accent or supporting block, especially when a calmer, warm editorial look is the goal.
Does #835d56 read as a warm or cool color?
#835d56 reads warm because its muted red base is balanced by brown rather than blue or violet. Its low saturation keeps that warmth understated, giving interfaces and print layouts a grounded, ashy mood instead of a bright or urgent red.
Does #835d56 work with white text?
#835d56 provides strong contrast with white text, at roughly a 5.7:1 ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text. Dark text has weaker contrast, so test larger display type carefully before using it on this background.
Is #835d56 readable on white or black?
#835d56 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.