#857B74 Hex Color
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Dusty orange stripped down to near grey. #857b74 is a warm taupe that keeps only a hint of its orange undertone. Its low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone, but it can read muddy if asked to carry a whole layout. Black text hits 5.1:1 contrast against it, so the hex code #857b74 clears WCAG AA for body copy. It fits autumn palettes, food branding, and packaging where calm beats loud.
Questions about #857b74
What is #857b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857b74 is rgb(133, 123, 116), in HSL hsl(25, 7%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 13%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #857b74?
It flatters deep teal, cream, and burnt orange. The greyed-out warmth lets vivid accents carry the energy, though crisp white next to it can make the shade look washed out.
Is #857b74 readable on white or black?
#857b74 has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.