#874927 Hex Color
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Far from a bright caramel, #874927 is a dark, muted brown with warm red undertones. Its low lightness and desaturated feel make it a solid base for coffee, leather, and vintage branding, though broad areas can turn muddy. White text clears AA contrast against this hex code with room to spare.
Questions about #874927
What is #874927 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #874927 is rgb(135, 73, 39), in HSL hsl(21, 55%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 71%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #874927?
Cream, sage, and dusty teal all sit comfortably beside #874927. Its muted warmth keeps lighter companions from clashing, so treat it as a grounding base rather than the loudest shade on the page.
Is #874927 readable on white or black?
#874927 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.