#856B3A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #856b3a is an ashy yellow-olive with dusty brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, traditional feel, supporting themes of nature, resilience, and practical value. Use it as a supporting tone for sale graphics, outdoor branding, construction, or organic products, pairing it with cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code for this color is #856b3a.
Questions about #856b3a
What is #856b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856b3a is rgb(133, 107, 58), in HSL hsl(39, 39%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 56%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #856b3a?
#856b3a pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted natural hues, balancing its dusty olive-brown base without making a palette feel too bright or cold; cream warms it, while charcoal adds definition. A restrained terracotta accent can add warmth without overpowering the base.
Is #856b3a a warm or cool color?
#856b3a reads as warm rather than cool because its yellow-olive base is softened by brown and low saturation, giving layouts a practical, earthy, traditional mood rather than a fresh, vivid green feel.
Is #856b3a readable on white or black?
#856b3a has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.