#874545 Hex Color

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The dusty red shade #874545 brings depth, mystery, and serious energy to any design. This muted, matte tone offers a calm yet powerful look for moody backgrounds or accents. It balances warm passion with a bleak, understated feel. Designers use this color to convey urgency and strength. The hex code for this dark, reddish hue is #874545. How will you use this bold color?

Questions about #874545

What is #874545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #874545 is rgb(135, 69, 69), in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 49%, 47%.
Is #874545 readable on white or black?
#874545 has a 7.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.