#875B62 Hex Color
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#875b62 is a dark, dusty red with warm brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, understated mood, while the red base adds restrained energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #875b62.
Questions about #875b62
What is #875b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875b62 is rgb(135, 91, 98), in HSL hsl(350, 19%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 27%, 47%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #875b62?
Does #875b62 read as a warm or cool color?
#875b62 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, while gray reduces saturation and keeps the warmth restrained rather than vivid or fiery. It suits grounded, mature layouts better than playful, high-energy ones.
Is #875b62 readable on white or black?
#875b62 has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.