#85563F Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown carries an aged, comfortable weight that works well for branding organic or artisan products. Because it is highly unsaturated, #85563f functions best as a stabilizing base rather than an accent. Pair it with soft cream or off-white for legible, high-contrast typography. The hex code #85563f offers a serious, grounded alternative to brighter, more saturated earth tones in your layout.
Questions about #85563f
What is #85563f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85563f is rgb(133, 86, 63), in HSL hsl(20, 36%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 53%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the muted brown #85563f?
The most effective way to use #85563f is to pair it with soft, high-contrast neutrals like cream or warm off-white. These lighter shades allow the muted, earthy weight of #85563f to ground your design without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #85563f suitable for text on a website?
Because #85563f is a muted, desaturated brown, it may lack the necessary contrast for small, body-size typography on light backgrounds. Always verify your contrast ratios against WCAG guidelines if you intend to use it for readable text content.
Is #85563f readable on white or black?
#85563f has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.