#857C66 Hex Color
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#857c66 is a muted, dusty olive with strong grey undertones. This earthy, matte shade excels as a neutral background for organic branding or construction themes, offering a grounded and understated aesthetic. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep burgundies to avoid appearing washed out. Because it offers a solid contrast ratio of 5.1:1, black text remains highly legible when set against this hex code.
Questions about #857c66
What is #857c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857c66 is rgb(133, 124, 102), in HSL hsl(43, 13%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 23%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #857c66 for a balanced design?
Is #857c66 readable on white or black?
#857c66 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.