#87430B Hex Color
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#87430b is a dark, earthy brown with warm red-orange undertones and moderate saturation. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since it can feel heavy across large areas. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #87430b.
Questions about #87430b
What is #87430b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87430b is rgb(135, 67, 11), in HSL hsl(27, 85%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 92%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87430b?
#87430b pairs well with cream, dusty blue, and muted neutrals that soften its dark, warm brown character without competing with its red-orange undertones; use it as an accent or anchor rather than covering large areas.
Is #87430b a warm or cool color?
#87430b reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable red-orange undertones, creating an earthy, serious impression rather than the cooler feel associated with blue- or gray-based browns.
Is #87430b readable on white or black?
#87430b has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.