#835F5D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a heavy, inky quality that feels grounded rather than energetic. Because of its extremely low saturation, #835f5d functions best as a supporting texture or a background shade rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with slate blue or soft cream. White text provides enough contrast to remain readable, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #835f5d
What is #835f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #835f5d is rgb(131, 95, 93), in HSL hsl(3, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 29%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #835f5d?
#835f5d pairs effectively with slate blue or soft cream because these balanced tones highlight its muted, earthy quality. Avoid high-contrast neons, which can overwhelm the subtle, inky character of this specific shade.
Is #835f5d suitable for body text?
Yes, #835f5d offers sufficient contrast against clean white backgrounds to meet basic accessibility standards for small body text. However, always test the specific font weight and size, as its low saturation can sometimes appear slightly thin or washed out.
Is #835f5d readable on white or black?
#835f5d has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.