#856F5B Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy brown with only a trace of orange left in it. #856f5b reads calm and understated, close to dry clay or weathered wood. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a star, grounding brighter autumn hues in a 60/30/10 layout. White text clears WCAG AA on top of it at about 4.7:1, so small body copy stays readable. Pair the hex code with deep teal for a muted contrast that still feels warm.
Questions about #856f5b
What is #856f5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #856f5b is rgb(133, 111, 91), in HSL hsl(29, 19%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 32%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #856f5b?
Deep teal, dusty sage, and cream all flatter #856f5b, since its low saturation lets stronger neighbors carry the palette. Avoid bright oranges nearby, they make it read muddy and flat.
Is #856f5b readable on white or black?
#856f5b has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.