#857364 Hex Color
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A dusty, almost grey orange with a matte, muted finish. The hex code #857364 works best as a supporting tone, letting brighter accents carry the energy in a palette. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.6:1, so it holds up behind small body copy. Next to white it can wash out, and stretched across large surfaces it drifts toward mud.
Questions about #857364
What is #857364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857364 is rgb(133, 115, 100), in HSL hsl(27, 14%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 25%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #857364?
Deep teal and navy both sharpen #857364 through contrast, while cream and olive keep it soft and earthy. Skip pale pastels nearby, since they drain what little warmth it has.
Is #857364 readable on white or black?
#857364 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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.