#87452E Hex Color
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#87452e is a dim, unsaturated terracotta that feels grounded and slightly moody. Because of its dark warmth, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a full page background. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to maintain readability, as the 7.2:1 contrast ratio ensures white text remains sharp. Designers often use this shade for vintage branding or rustic layouts where a professional, serious atmosphere is needed.
Questions about #87452e
What is #87452e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87452e is rgb(135, 69, 46), in HSL hsl(16, 49%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 66%, 47%.
What color combinations work best with #87452e?
Pair #87452e with creamy off-whites or soft beiges to balance its dark, unsaturated warmth. It also serves as a grounding base when placed next to muted sage or deep charcoal for a sophisticated, professional, and readable vintage aesthetic.
Is #87452e a good choice for text?
Use caution with #87452e for body text because its dark saturation can affect readability on standard backgrounds. It performs best as an accent or background color, ensuring sufficient contrast ratios are maintained if you layer light-colored text directly over it.
Is #87452e readable on white or black?
#87452e has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.