#87462E Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a grounded, serious weight. Its warm undertones suggest organic textures, making it an effective choice for vintage branding or rustic layouts. Use #87462e sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. White text provides excellent readability against this shade, ensuring clarity in high-contrast UI designs or print applications.
Questions about #87462e
What is #87462e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87462e is rgb(135, 70, 46), in HSL hsl(16, 49%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 66%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87462e for a balanced palette?
This brown works best with softer neutrals to ground its intensity. Pair #87462e with cream or soft beige to keep the look sophisticated, or add a pop of muted sage green to play up its natural, organic undertones.
Is #87462e a good choice for text-heavy UI designs?
Use #87462e sparingly as an accent rather than a primary text color. While it offers a serious weight, it can easily muddy a layout; ensure any text placed against it is white to maintain necessary contrast for readability.
Is #87462e readable on white or black?
#87462e has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.