#865A36 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #865a36 blends dusty orange with gray-brown undertones for a mellow, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and comfort, while its earthy depth suits coffee packaging, artisan goods, autumn branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal. White text reads clearly at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #865a36.
Questions about #865a36
What is #865a36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #865a36 is rgb(134, 90, 54), in HSL hsl(27, 43%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 60%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #865a36?
Pair #865a36 with cream for a soft, warm layout, or muted teal for cooler contrast; these combinations preserve its earthy character while adding separation for packaging, editorial designs, and vintage-inspired interfaces.
Is #865a36 readable on white or black?
#865a36 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.