#856461 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty red with brown undertones. #856461 reads matte and muted, which makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text clears the 4.5:1 contrast mark on it, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #856461 pairs well with cream and deep navy, though large swatches can turn muddy.
Questions about #856461
What is #856461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856461 is rgb(133, 100, 97), in HSL hsl(5, 16%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 27%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #856461?
Is #856461 readable on white or black?
#856461 has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.