#867B6A Hex Color

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Muted and ashy, #867b6a is a dusty orange with brown-gray undertones and a matte, almost weathered finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining a touch of warmth and optimism. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs; black text reads clearly over it.

Questions about #867b6a

What is #867b6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #867b6a is rgb(134, 123, 106), in HSL hsl(36, 12%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 21%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #867b6a?
#867b6a pairs naturally with cream and charcoal for a quiet, earthy palette, while muted navy or teal adds cooler contrast without overpowering its dusty orange warmth in packaging, editorial layouts, and calm interface accents.
Is #867b6a a warm or cool color?
#867b6a reads as warm and muted, with dusty orange and brown undertones softened by a gray cast; that balance gives it an earthy, weathered feel, making it calmer and less vivid than a clear orange.
Is #867b6a readable on white or black?
#867b6a has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.