#856937 Hex Color
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#856937 is a muted, warm brown with dusty orange, yellow, and olive undertones. Its low saturation feels grounded and dependable, fitting autumn packaging, coffee, craft goods, agriculture, and outdoor branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy; it can look muddy across large areas. The hex code #856937 supports white body text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #856937
What is #856937 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856937 is rgb(133, 105, 55), in HSL hsl(38, 41%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 59%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #856937?
#856937 pairs well with cream, white, navy, and muted terracotta, balancing its dusty brown base without competing with its olive and yellow undertones. Use cream for warmth or navy for stronger definition in packaging and outdoor-focused layouts.
Where does #856937 work best?
The muted warmth of #856937 works especially well in autumn packaging, coffee and craft goods, agriculture, and outdoor branding, where its low saturation feels grounded and dependable rather than bright or playful.
Is #856937 readable on white or black?
#856937 has a 5.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.