#877A72 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #877a72 is a dusty orange with soft brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, understated mood suited to autumn and Halloween palettes, food branding, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a 30% secondary tone with cream or navy. Black text provides about 5.1:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #877a72
What is #877a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #877a72 is rgb(135, 122, 114), in HSL hsl(23, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #877a72 work with black or white text?
#877a72 works better with black text because its roughly 5.1:1 contrast ratio meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text, while white text falls below 4.5:1 and may reduce readability in body copy, labels, and interface controls.
What colors pair well with #877a72?
What mood does #877a72 create, and where does it work best?
#877a72 creates a muted, matte mood that feels warm but restrained because its dusty orange base is softened by brown and gray undertones, making it useful for autumn palettes, Halloween graphics, food branding, and low-emphasis interface surfaces.
Is #877a72 readable on white or black?
#877a72 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.