#857160 Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #857160 is a dusty orange-brown with low saturation and a matte, weathered feel. Its subdued warmth supports calm, understated layouts while leaving room for brighter accents. Use the hex code for backgrounds, autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, or supporting UI panels. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

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What is #857160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #857160 is rgb(133, 113, 96), in HSL hsl(28, 16%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 28%, 48%.

What colors pair well with #857160 in a palette?

#857160 pairs well with charcoal for sharper contrast, cream for a softer finish, and muted sage for an earthy palette that keeps its dusty orange-brown character from feeling heavy. Use brighter accents sparingly so the low-saturation base stays in control.

Is #857160 readable on white or black?

#857160 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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