#856F58 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated brown-orange carries a matte quality that feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly muted, #856f58 functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to create an earthy palette. The hex code #856f58 provides sufficient contrast for small white body text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI designs.
Questions about #856f58
What is #856f58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856f58 is rgb(133, 111, 88), in HSL hsl(31, 20%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 34%, 48%.
What color palettes work best with #856f58?
This desaturated brown acts as a stable anchor for soft palettes. It pairs beautifully with cool tones like slate blue to balance the warmth, or with creamy whites for a clean, minimalist contrast in professional web design projects.
Is #856f58 readable on white or black?
#856f58 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.