#874B26 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, the hex code #874b26 is a warm brown with red-orange undertones and low saturation. Its heavy, mellow tone suggests reliability, comfort, and a touch of mystery, making it effective in vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, and artisan goods. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue; white text achieves about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #874b26
What is #874b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #874b26 is rgb(135, 75, 38), in HSL hsl(23, 56%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 72%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #874b26?
Cream, dusty blue, and muted neutrals pair well with #874b26, balancing its warm red-orange undertone without competing with its depth. Use cream for a softer, inviting look, or dusty blue for restrained contrast in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #874b26 a warm or cool color?
#874b26 reads as a warm brown because its muted base carries clear red-orange undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than vivid, giving layouts a grounded, reliable feel suited to earthy, nostalgic, or craft-focused designs.
Is #874b26 readable on white or black?
#874b26 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.