#876E5D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade lands firmly between muted orange and clay brown. With its flat, matte finish, #876e5d works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. It lacks the punch needed for large areas but grounds UI designs when paired with sharp charcoal or crisp white text. The hex code for this ashy tone is #876e5d.
Questions about #876e5d
What is #876e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #876e5d is rgb(135, 110, 93), in HSL hsl(24, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 31%, 47%.
What colors pair best with the dusty #876e5d?
#876e5d works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp off-white. Using these darker or lighter accents prevents the muted, earthy nature of #876e5d from feeling flat or muddy in professional UI layouts.
Is #876e5d considered a warm or cool color?
#876e5d sits on the warmer side of the spectrum, leaning into clay and terracotta territory rather than cool grays. Because of its unsaturated nature, it provides warmth without the intense saturation of bright orange, making it a sophisticated choice.
Is #876e5d readable on white or black?
#876e5d has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.