#85544D Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brick tone, #85544d brings a serious and moody character to any palette. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a supporting element rather than a bright accent. Pair this color with warm creams or off-whites to maintain readable contrast, as it passes accessibility standards for small body text when paired with white. Use this hex code for grounded, earthy design concepts.
Questions about #85544d
What is #85544d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85544d is rgb(133, 84, 77), in HSL hsl(8, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 42%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #85544d for a balanced palette?
Is #85544d suitable for small body text on websites?
#85544d generally passes accessibility standards for small body text when placed against a white or very light neutral background. Always verify specific contrast ratios, as the low saturation of this brick tone can sometimes blur if the background is not sufficiently bright.
Is #85544d readable on white or black?
#85544d has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.