#885349 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #885349 is a dark reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte appearance gives layouts a serious, grounded mood without the force of vivid red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or moody background, pairing it with pale blue-gray or cream. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #885349
What is #885349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885349 is rgb(136, 83, 73), in HSL hsl(10, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 46%, 47%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #885349?
#885349 pairs well with cream, pale blue-gray, and charcoal because their lighter or cooler values sharpen its muted warmth while keeping the palette grounded, readable, and suitable for editorial layouts and product packaging.
Is #885349 readable on white or black?
#885349 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.