#856A43 Hex Color
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#856a43 is a muted, ashy brown-orange with warm undertones and low saturation. Its mellow, dusty character suggests resilience, comfort, and earthy independence, fitting autumn, coffee, chocolate, craft, and vintage branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, since it can look muddy across large areas.
Questions about #856a43
What is #856a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856a43 is rgb(133, 106, 67), in HSL hsl(35, 33%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #856a43?
The hex color #856a43 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage, which soften its dusty warmth without making the palette feel flat while preserving its grounded, handmade character across packaging, editorial layouts, and print.
Is #856a43 readable on white or black?
#856a43 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.