#87512B Hex Color
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Not quite leather, not quite coffee, #87512b is a dark, muted brown with a warm, earthy pull. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or large background in moody, vintage, or food-focused designs. White text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.5:1, making this hex code a dependable base for readable dark layouts.
Questions about #87512b
What is #87512b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87512b is rgb(135, 81, 43), in HSL hsl(25, 52%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 68%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87512b?
The hex color #87512b pairs well with sage, soft cream, and muted dusty blues. Sage cools its warmth while cream keeps the combination soft and natural.
Is #87512b readable on white or black?
#87512b has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.