#88540B Hex Color
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#88540b is a dark, muted brown with warm ochre and amber undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, food, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or faded blue rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #88540b.
Questions about #88540b
What is #88540b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88540b is rgb(136, 84, 11), in HSL hsl(35, 85%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 92%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #88540b?
Pair #88540b with cream or faded blue for contrast, then use muted navy for a deeper, more traditional palette; these cooler or lighter partners balance its warm brown base without competing with its restrained character.
Is #88540b a warm or cool color?
#88540b reads as a warm brown because its ochre and amber undertones add yellow-orange warmth, while its low saturation keeps the effect muted, serious, and grounded rather than bright or vivid.
Where does #88540b work best?
Use #88540b as a supporting accent for coffee, tobacco, food, or vintage-inspired branding, where its dark muted value adds weight; reserve lighter backgrounds for larger areas so the brown does not make the layout feel heavy.
Is #88540b readable on white or black?
#88540b has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.