#874E47 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #874e47 carries a somber warmth that works well for moody interfaces. Because it is desaturated and dim, it provides a stable, serious backdrop rather than an energetic punch. Use it as a secondary accent color or for large typography to maintain readability. It pairs surprisingly well with cool, desaturated teals or soft creams. The hex code for this earthy shade is #874e47.
Questions about #874e47
What is #874e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #874e47 is rgb(135, 78, 71), in HSL hsl(7, 31%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 47%, 47%.
What color schemes pair well with #874e47?
Is #874e47 readable on white or black?
#874e47 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.