#875542 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy brown carries a dusty orange undertone that feels grounded and retro. Because #875542 is desaturated, it avoids looking overly vibrant, making it an excellent choice for supporting roles in artisan branding or organic product design. It pairs well with cream or sage greens to soften its intensity. The hex code for this earthy tone is #875542.
Questions about #875542
What is #875542 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875542 is rgb(135, 85, 66), in HSL hsl(17, 34%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 51%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #875542 for a professional look?
Is #875542 considered a warm or cool color?
#875542 is distinctly warm due to its prominent dusty orange and earthy red undertones. While its desaturated nature keeps it from being overly vibrant, its base temperature remains firmly on the warmer, sun-baked side of the spectrum.
Is #875542 readable on white or black?
#875542 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.