#85765D Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #85765d is a dusty olive-brown with gray, yellow, and subtle orange undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood suited to outdoor brands, organic packaging, autumn themes, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a warm secondary tone with cream or navy; black text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #85765d.
Questions about #85765d
What is #85765d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85765d is rgb(133, 118, 93), in HSL hsl(38, 18%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 30%, 48%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85765d?
#85765d pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which either brighten its earthy base, add contrast, or reinforce its warm, organic character without making the palette feel harsh. Use cream for softness and navy when the design needs stronger visual definition.
Does #85765d look warm or cool?
#85765d reads as a warm, subdued neutral because its olive base carries yellow and slight orange undertones, while gray reduces saturation and keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright or strongly golden. That balance suits grounded layouts and natural-looking color schemes.
Is #85765d readable on white or black?
#85765d has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.