#876B48 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted brown carries a distinct ashy character that feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, #876b48 works best as a supporting tone or textural background rather than a main visual draw. It pairs well with cream or soft teal to balance its inherent warmth. Use white text for accessibility, as it provides enough contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #876b48
What is #876b48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #876b48 is rgb(135, 107, 72), in HSL hsl(33, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 47%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #876b48?
Is #876b48 suitable for text usage?
Yes, #876b48 is dark enough to serve as a reliable font color against white or light backgrounds. It provides sufficient contrast for readability while feeling softer and less harsh than standard pure black, making it excellent for high-end editorial layouts.
Is #876b48 readable on white or black?
#876b48 has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.