#875861 Hex Color

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A muted, dusty rose with ashy undertones, #875861 feels grounded and somewhat melancholic. Because it is highly unsaturated, this dark tone works well as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft, warm grays to maintain a balanced, modern palette. The hex code for this dim, matte shade is #875861, and it provides enough contrast to keep white text readable.

Questions about #875861

What is #875861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875861 is rgb(135, 88, 97), in HSL hsl(349, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 28%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #875861?
#875861 pairs best with neutral tones like soft cream or warm beige to highlight its dusty rose undertones. For a higher contrast approach, it works surprisingly well alongside deep charcoal, which grounds the muted, melancholic nature of the shade.
Is #875861 readable on white or black?
#875861 has a 5.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.