#875F5E Hex Color
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Dusty and highly unsaturated, #875f5e functions as a serious, earthy red. It serves as an excellent supporting tone or background, though large blocks can occasionally lean muddy. Use white text to ensure readability, as this hex code provides a solid 5.5:1 contrast ratio against white. It flatters minimalist palettes, especially when paired with warm, unbleached neutrals instead of harsh, pure grays.
Questions about #875f5e
What is #875f5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #875f5e is rgb(135, 95, 94), in HSL hsl(1, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 30%, 47%.
What colors pair well with the #875f5e hex color?
This earthy red functions best when paired with warm, unbleached neutrals like cream or off-white, as these soften its potentially muddy undertones. Avoid harsh, cool-toned grays, which can clash with the organic, dusty warmth inherent in this specific shade.
Is #875f5e readable on white or black?
#875f5e has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.