#85776C Hex Color

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#85776c is a muted orange-brown with dusty gray and ashy undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish feels calm and understated, with room for creative warmth. Large areas can look muddy, so use this hex code as a supporting tone. It suits autumn palettes, food branding, sports graphics, or construction safety. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #85776c

What is #85776c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85776c is rgb(133, 119, 108), in HSL hsl(26, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 19%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #85776c?
Pair #85776c with charcoal for a soft neutral palette, add navy for sharper structure, and use cream or muted terracotta to balance its dusty warmth without making the composition feel bright.
Where does #85776c work best in a design?
Use #85776c as a supporting tone rather than a dominant full-page background, especially in autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, sports graphics, or youth campaigns where its dusty warmth adds character without demanding attention.
Is #85776c readable on white or black?
#85776c has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.