#85593F Hex Color
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This muted, dusty brown carries a distinct ashy undertone that feels grounded and reliable. Because #85593f is highly unsaturated, it works best as a supporting texture or secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or warm white for a vintage aesthetic. It offers enough contrast for legible body text, making it a functional choice for clean, organic design systems.
Questions about #85593f
What is #85593f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85593f is rgb(133, 89, 63), in HSL hsl(22, 36%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 53%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #85593f suitable for body text or web interfaces?
Yes, #85593f offers sufficient contrast for body text on light backgrounds while maintaining a softer, less harsh appearance than pure black. It functions well as a readable, organic alternative for branding systems that require a reliable, professional, and grounded visual tone.
Is #85593f readable on white or black?
#85593f has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.