#875F3B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #875f3b blends dusty orange with ashy brown for a mellow, grounded finish. Its low saturation suggests reliability, comfort, and vintage character, making it useful in coffee, chocolate, craft, organic, and autumn branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy; white text provides about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #875f3b.
Questions about #875f3b
What is #875f3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875f3b is rgb(135, 95, 59), in HSL hsl(28, 39%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 56%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #875f3b?
#875f3b pairs well with cream, navy, and muted sage, which balance its dusty orange-brown warmth without competing for attention. Use cream for a softer natural palette, navy for stronger contrast, or sage for an organic, vintage feel.
Does #875f3b read as a warm or cool color?
#875f3b reads as a warm, muted color because its brown base carries dusty orange undertones. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving designs a dependable, comfortable mood instead of the sharper energy of brighter orange.
Is #875f3b readable on white or black?
#875f3b has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.