#875E2B Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange-brown, #875e2b combines earthy red and yellow undertones with low saturation. Its mellow depth suggests comfort and reliability, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, organic, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy; white text reads clearly at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #875e2b.
Questions about #875e2b
What is #875e2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875e2b is rgb(135, 94, 43), in HSL hsl(33, 52%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 68%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #875e2b?
#875e2b pairs well with cream for gentle contrast, navy for a grounded counterpoint, and muted olive or terracotta for an earthy palette that balances its warm brown base without overpowering its mellow character. Use cream in backgrounds and reserve the brown for accents, headings, or product details.
Is #875e2b warm or cool?
#875e2b reads as a warm color because its muted brown base carries noticeable red and yellow undertones, while its low saturation softens that warmth into a mellow, natural appearance rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #875e2b readable on white or black?
#875e2b has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.