#86635E Hex Color

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Dusty rose-brown with a heavy gray cast, #86635e reads subdued and matte. Its very low saturation keeps red’s usual fire in check, so it works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background rather than a loud accent. Pair it with cream or deep teal for contrast. White text clears AA against this hex code, so it can sit behind small body copy.

Questions about #86635e

What is #86635e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86635e is rgb(134, 99, 94), in HSL hsl(8, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 30%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #86635e?
Creams and deep teals bring out its warmth while keeping the palette calm. Try sage or charcoal for quieter, earthier combinations.
Is #86635e readable on white or black?
#86635e has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.