#85694A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown holds a matte, ashy quality that feels grounded and reliable. Because it is highly unsaturated, #85694a acts best as a supporting texture or a background for organic branding rather than a primary focal point. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teal, which makes the color look less muddy and more sophisticated. White text remains readable against this background.
Questions about #85694a
What is #85694a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85694a is rgb(133, 105, 74), in HSL hsl(32, 29%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 44%, 48%.
What colors pair well with the #85694a brown?
Is #85694a a good choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, #85694a works effectively as a background for white or very light-colored text due to its relatively dark, muted value. It provides a grounded, readable surface that is much easier on the eyes than pure black or high-contrast charcoal.
Is #85694a readable on white or black?
#85694a has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.