#865D55 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #865d55 is a dusky red with gray, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation brings restraint, while its dark value adds weight and hints of passion without sharp intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or pale blue in branding, food, or romance layouts. The hex code #865d55 supports white body text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #865d55
What is #865d55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #865d55 is rgb(134, 93, 85), in HSL hsl(10, 22%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 37%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #865d55?
Cream and pale blue pair well with #865d55, balancing its warm, dusky red base with lighter contrast and a cooler counterpoint; cream keeps layouts soft, while pale blue gives branding, food, and romance designs a fresher feel.
Is #865d55 readable on white or black?
#865d55 has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.