#86845E Hex Color
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#86845e is a warm, dusty yellow-green with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its mellow character suggests earthiness, tradition, and understated optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #86845e.
Questions about #86845e
What is #86845e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86845e is rgb(134, 132, 94), in HSL hsl(57, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 30%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #86845e?
The #86845e hex color pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted terracotta, reinforcing its earthy warmth without competing with its low saturation; charcoal adds definition, while cream and terracotta create a softer organic palette.
Is #86845e warm or cool?
#86845e reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its olive and dusty yellow undertones outweigh green’s cooler influence, giving the shade an earthy, timeworn character while its low saturation keeps the mood restrained rather than bright.
Is #86845e readable on white or black?
#86845e has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.