#86737F Hex Color
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Think of dried heather or worn velvet. #86737f is a muted magenta pulled so far toward grey that it reads as dusty mauve. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone, flattering deep plum and warm cream, though it can turn muddy beside pure white. Black text clears AA contrast on it, so it holds up as a soft UI background.
Questions about #86737f
What is #86737f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86737f is rgb(134, 115, 127), in HSL hsl(322, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 5%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #86737f?
#86737f pairs well with deep plum, warm cream, and dark teal, all of which sharpen its muted, ashy character. Skip pure white backgrounds, where it can look washed out.
Is #86737f readable on white or black?
#86737f has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.