#87524F Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red feels serious and grounded. With its dark, unsaturated character, #87524f functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably against this shade, meeting accessibility standards with a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft, warm grays to elevate its earthy quality without making the overall design feel muddy.
Questions about #87524f
What is #87524f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87524f is rgb(135, 82, 79), in HSL hsl(3, 26%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 41%, 47%.
How can I use #87524f effectively in a layout?
#87524f works best as a supporting tone because of its dark, unsaturated nature, rather than a primary background color. To keep designs from feeling muddy, pair this dusty red with warm gray or soft creams to lift the earthy character.
Is #87524f readable on white or black?
#87524f has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.