#876935 Hex Color
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#876935 is a muted, warm brown with dusty golden-yellow and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives it an ashy, mellow feel, balancing earthiness with a sturdy, traditional character. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, craft, outdoor, or autumn palettes, or as a grounded base with white text, which reaches about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #876935
What is #876935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #876935 is rgb(135, 105, 53), in HSL hsl(38, 44%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 61%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #876935?
#876935 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted terracotta, and dark navy, creating a grounded palette with controlled warmth for packaging, editorial layouts, and outdoor branding without making the overall scheme feel overly rustic. Keep cream dominant when the design needs more openness.
Is #876935 readable on white or black?
#876935 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.