#877635 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy yellow-olive tone evokes nature and organic themes. Because it carries a significant amount of gray, #877635 can appear muddy if used for large backgrounds. It functions best as an accent color in military or outdoor branding palettes. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring strong readability for typography.
Questions about #877635
What is #877635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #877635 is rgb(135, 118, 53), in HSL hsl(48, 44%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 61%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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How should I use #877635 in design projects?
Treat #877635 as an accent shade rather than a primary background color to avoid a muddy appearance. Its desaturated, organic quality shines brightest in small elements, buttons, or border details within military-inspired or rustic design themes.
Is #877635 readable on white or black?
#877635 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.