#866E50 Hex Color
Muted earth warmth with a matte finish
Muted and ashy, #866e50 is a medium-dark orange with low saturation and warm brown undertones. Its matte character suggests subtlety, independence, and autumn energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #866e50 as a supporting tone with cream, navy, or charcoal in food, outdoor, and youth-focused designs. White text has about 4.8:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #866e50
What is #866e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #866e50 is rgb(134, 110, 80), in HSL hsl(33, 25%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 40%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #866e50?
What mood does #866e50 create in a design?
#866e50 creates a quiet, independent mood with autumn warmth, combining a matte, ashy appearance with low saturation. It works well when a design needs an earthy supporting tone rather than a bright focal color.
Is #866e50 readable on white or black?
#866e50 has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.