#87705D Hex Color
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#87705d is a dusty, unsaturated clay tone with significant gray undertones. This matte shade lacks the intensity of traditional orange, making it ideal for understated backgrounds or earthy, autumn-inspired palettes. Because of its muted character, it pairs well with deep forest greens or sharp off-whites. The hex code for this ashy orange is #87705d, which maintains enough contrast to support readable white text.
Questions about #87705d
What is #87705d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87705d is rgb(135, 112, 93), in HSL hsl(27, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 31%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #87705d?
#87705d pairs best with forest green or sharp off-whites to balance its dusty, unsaturated nature. Because it contains significant gray undertones, this clay shade also creates a sophisticated, grounded look when combined with deep, dark charcoal or muted slate tones.
Is #87705d readable on white or black?
#87705d has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.