#876554 Hex Color
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#876554 is a dark, muted warm tone blending ashy orange and brown with a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded, understated mood suited to coffee packaging, autumn branding, artisan goods, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a 30% supporting color beside cream or muted teal; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code for this color is #876554.
Questions about #876554
What is #876554 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #876554 is rgb(135, 101, 84), in HSL hsl(20, 23%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #876554?
#876554 pairs well with cream, muted teal, sage, and terracotta, using lighter neutrals to soften its dusty warmth and cooler accents to create contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #876554 read as a warm or cool color?
#876554 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries muted orange undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and visually soft, giving the shade an earthy, quiet character rather than a bright or energetic appearance.
Is #876554 readable on white or black?
#876554 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.